JAMB Use of English 1987 Question 70

Question 70

Concord

Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s): All................ well with Peter.

  1. A.are not
  2. B.have not been
  3. C.were not
  4. D.is not.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (is not.)

Explanation

'All' meaning 'everything' takes a singular verb: 'All is not well with Peter.'