JAMB Use of English 1994 Question 56

Question 56

Nouns and Determiners

Fill the gap(s) with the most appropriate option: When I was in the secondary school, my parents were active members of the ________

  1. A.Parents-Teachers Association
  2. B.Parents-Teachers' Association
  3. C.Parent-Teacher Association
  4. D.Parent's Teacher's Association
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Parent-Teacher Association)

Explanation

The standard name uses the nouns as modifiers, which stay singular: Parent-Teacher Association.