JAMB Use of English 1992 Question 86

Question 86

Concord

Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: Our principal and chairman of the occasion ________ just arrived

  1. A.has
  2. B.having
  3. C.have
  4. D.had
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (has)

Explanation

One person is both the principal and the chairman (only one 'Our'), so the singular 'has' is used.