JAMB Use of English 1990 Question 71

Question 71

Concord

Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s): We are not surprised he was not elected; every one of his constituents..... that he is unreliable.

  1. A.know
  2. B.knows
  3. C.will know
  4. D.do know
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (knows)

Explanation

'Every one' is singular, so the verb is 'knows'.