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JAMB Use of English 1982 Question 52

Question 52

Concord

Choose the most appropriate option to fill the gap: The evidence of all the accused persons________ by the judge sitting at No 2 Assizes last week.

  1. A.were disbelieved
  2. B.was disbelieved
  3. C.is disbelieved
  4. D.are disbelieved
  5. E.has been disbelieved
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (was disbelieved)

Explanation

The subject 'evidence' is singular and 'last week' needs the past tense, so 'was disbelieved'.