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JAMB Use of English 1986 Question 76

Question 76

Concord

Choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s): ..... yet about the principal?

  1. A.Are there any news
  2. B.Are there some news
  3. C.Is there any news
  4. D.Is their any news
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Is there any news)

Explanation

'News' is uncountable and takes a singular verb; questions use 'any': 'Is there any news?'