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JAMB Use of English 2006 Question 40

Question 40

Nouns and Determiners

Choose the option that best completes the gap(s): Olu brought his clothes and those of his ....

  1. A.senior brother's
  2. B.elder brothers
  3. C.elder brother's
  4. D.senior brother
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (elder brothers)

Explanation

In English we say 'elder brother', not 'senior brother', and 'those of' already shows possession, so no apostrophe is needed; 'elder brothers' is the acceptable form.