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JAMB Use of English 1987 Question 66

Question 66

Concord

Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s): Many a candidate.... to realise the difference between written and spoken English.

  1. A.fails
  2. B.fail
  3. C.have failed
  4. D.is failing
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (fails)

Explanation

'Many a' takes a singular noun and verb: 'Many a candidate fails'.