JAMB Use of English 1991 Question 69

Question 69

Concord

Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s): The effort made by the principal to get the students to be serious in their studies ________

  1. A.are appreciated
  2. B.will appreciate
  3. C.is to appreciate
  4. D.is appreciated.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (is appreciated.)

Explanation

The subject is 'the effort' (singular) and it receives the action, so 'is appreciated'.