JAMB Use of English 2003 Question 30

Question 30

Nouns and Determiners

Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: As Obande does not know anyone in this city, he hopes that some kind ________ will put him up for the night.

  1. A.man
  2. B.men
  3. C.inhabitants
  4. D.individuals
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (man)

Explanation

'Some' with a singular noun means an unknown person: 'some kind man will put him up'. The singular 'will put him up for the night' fits one helper.