JAMB Use of English 2001 Question 77

Question 77

Concord

Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: Neither Agbo nor his parents ________ the meetings now.

  1. A.attended
  2. B.attend
  3. C.has attended
  4. D.attends
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (attend)

Explanation

With 'neither…nor', the verb agrees with the nearer subject, 'parents' (plural), and 'now' needs the present tense: attend.