JAMB Use of English 1993 Question 90

Question 90

Concord

Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: The helpless ________ our sympathy

  1. A.require
  2. B.requires
  3. C.does require
  4. D.do requires
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (require)

Explanation

'The helpless' means helpless people, a plural, so the verb is 'require'.