JAMB Use of English 1994 Question 59

Question 59

Concord

Fill the gap(s) with the most appropriate option: Sa'adatu as well as the maids ________

  1. A.like platain chips
  2. B.are liking plantain chips
  3. C.is liking plantain chips
  4. D.likes plantain chips
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (likes plantain chips)

Explanation

The subject is Sa'adatu (singular); 'as well as the maids' does not make it plural, and 'like' is not used in the continuous, so 'likes'.