JAMB Use of English 2000 Question 56

Question 56

Nouns and Determiners

Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: There are several ________ in the farmyard

  1. A.sheep
  2. B.ewe
  3. C.lamb
  4. D.goat
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (sheep)

Explanation

After 'several' we need a plural; 'sheep' is the same in singular and plural.