JAMB Use of English 2003 Question 26

Question 26

Adjectives and Adverbs

Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: He put ________ in a basket.

  1. A.white dozen eggs
  2. B.a dozen white eggs
  3. C.a white dozen eggs
  4. D.dozen white eggs
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (a dozen white eggs)

Explanation

Number words come before describing adjectives: 'a dozen white eggs'.