JAMB Use of English 1995 Question 98

Question 98

Concord

Fill the gap(s) with the most appropriate option: One of the vice ________ in an interim capacity

  1. A.president acts
  2. B.presidents act
  3. C.president's acts
  4. D.presidents acts
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (presidents acts)

Explanation

After 'one of the', the noun is plural ('vice presidents') but the verb agrees with 'one', so it is singular: 'acts'.