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JAMB Use of English 1997 Question 74

Question 74

Concord

Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: The Emir and conqueror of the enemy territories ________ next week

  1. A.arrives
  2. B.are to arrive
  3. C.arrive
  4. D.are arriving
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (arrives)

Explanation

'The Emir and conqueror' is one person (only one 'The'), so the verb is singular: 'arrives'.