JAMB Use of English 2003 Question 38

Question 38

Concord

Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: Four weeks ________ enough for the police to conclude their investigation.

  1. A.were
  2. B.is
  3. C.are
  4. D.has been
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (is)

Explanation

An amount of time treated as one period takes a singular verb: 'Four weeks is enough'.