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Unilorin Post-UTME Use of English 2015 (Model questions) Question 18

Question 18

Nouns and Determiners

Choose the correct word (often confused words): Because of the _________ he did to my car, I am going to sue him for _______

  1. A.damage/damages
  2. B.damages/damage
  3. C.damages/damages
  4. D.damage/damage
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (damage/damages)

Explanation

Harm done to a thing is 'damage' (uncountable); money awarded by a court is 'damages'.