JAMB Use of English 2002 Question 79

Question 79

Concord

Fill the gaps with the most appropriate option: The operations of the bank ________ not ________ cottage and small-scale industries

  1. A.does/covered
  2. B.does/cover
  3. C.did/covered
  4. D.do/cover
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (do/cover)

Explanation

The subject 'operations' is plural, so it takes 'do', followed by the base form 'cover'.