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JAMB Use of English 2020 Question 44

Question 44

Concord

Choose the option that best completes the gap(s): The employer, not the salesman and his representative ________ responsible for the loss.

  1. A.is
  2. B.are being
  3. C.are never
  4. D.are
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (is)

Explanation

The verb agrees with the real subject, 'The employer' (singular); the 'not ...' phrase does not count, so 'is'.