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JAMB Use of English 1997 Question 88

Question 88

Concord

Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: A sterile range of mountains, broken at intervals by deep ravines ________ almost the whole of this small state

  1. A.enclose
  2. B.encloses
  3. C.cover
  4. D.covers
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (covers)

Explanation

The subject is singular ('a range'), so the verb needs -s. A mountain range spreads over land, so it 'covers' almost the whole state; 'encloses' would mean it goes round the state.