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JAMB Use of English 2001 Question 99

Question 99

Concord

Fill the gaps with the most appropriate option: Three quarters of the hostel ________ been painted and three quarters of the students ________ moved in.

  1. A.has/has
  2. B.has/have
  3. C.have/has
  4. D.have/have
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (has/have)

Explanation

'Three quarters of' takes the number of the noun after it: the hostel is one thing (has), the students are many (have).