JAMB Use of English 1994 Question 92

Question 92

Nouns and Determiners

Fill the gap(s) with the most appropriate option: Most of his personal ________ stolen

  1. A.affects was
  2. B.affects were
  3. C.effect was
  4. D.effects were
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (effects were)

Explanation

Personal belongings are 'personal effects' (plural noun), so 'effects were'.