JAMB Use of English 1988 Question 61

Question 61

Nouns and Determiners

Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s): The........ of the participating countries will hold a preconference on the eve of the conference.

  1. A.Auditor Generals
  2. B.Auditors General
  3. C.Auditors Generals
  4. D.Auditors Generals
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Auditors General)

Explanation

In titles like 'Auditor General', the main noun is 'Auditor', so it takes the plural: 'Auditors General'.