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JAMB Use of English 1990 Question 63

Question 63

Concord

Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s): The buildings damaged by the rainstorm....... schools, hospitals and private houses.

  1. A.included
  2. B.include
  3. C.were included
  4. D.was including
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Answer: A (included)

Explanation

The rainstorm is past, so the past active 'included' fits with a plural subject. 'Were included' would be the wrong voice.