JAMB Use of English 1998 Question 90

Question 90

Concord

Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: The judge with his son ________ travelling to Lagos now

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

Answer: C (is)

Explanation

The subject is 'The judge'; 'with his son' does not make it plural, so 'is'.