JAMB Use of English 1994 Question 91

Question 91

Concord

Fill the gap(s) with the most appropriate option: Defects like ________ in government's development plans ________ for extra vigilance

  1. A.this/calls
  2. B.these/calls
  3. C.this/call
  4. D.these/call
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (these/call)

Explanation

'Defects' is plural, so 'these', and the plural subject takes 'call'.