JAMB Use of English 1984 Question 89

Question 89

Concord

The present wanton display of riches...... morality of our society

  1. A.will be affecting
  2. B.are affecting
  3. C.is affecting
  4. D.was affecting
  5. E.had been affecting
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (is affecting)

Explanation

The subject 'display' is singular and 'present' shows it is happening now, so 'is affecting'.