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JAMB Use of English 2013 Question 78

Question 78

Nouns and Determiners

Choose the option that best completes the gap(s): Local governments are authorized to pass ...

  1. A.bye-laws
  2. B.byes'-laws
  3. C.bye's-law
  4. D.bye-law.
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Answer: A (bye-laws)

Explanation

Laws made by a local council are bye-laws (also spelt by-laws); 'pass' needs the plural.