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JAMB Use of English 1998 Question 83

Question 83

Concord

Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: Three-quarters of the church ________ painted by members the previous day

  1. A.were
  2. B.was
  3. C.is
  4. D.are
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (was)

Explanation

With a fraction, the verb agrees with the noun after 'of'; 'the church' is singular and the time is past, so 'was'.