JAMB Use of English 1994 Question 60

Question 60

Concord

Fill the gap(s) with the most appropriate option: Measles ________ no longer impossible to manage these days.

  1. A.is
  2. B.are
  3. C.were
  4. D.was
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (is)

Explanation

Measles is a singular disease name despite the -s, and 'these days' needs the present tense: 'is'.