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1

Choose the appropriate option to fill the gap in the following sentences: 

If Remi perform poorly in her forthcoming examination,then either her mother or i .... to blame jamb 1980.

A

Must 

B

Has 

C

Will be 

D

Are 

E

Am 

correct option: e
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2

Choose the appropriate option to fill the gap in the following sentences:

I was able to .... Olu my book because he promised to return it the following day

A

Borrow 

B

Give 

C

Lend 

D

Lease 

E

Secure 

correct option: c
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3

Choose the appropriate option to fill the gap in the following sentences: 

You cannot have a vague idea of the content of this comprehension text unless you first .... the whole passage for few minutes, said the teacher to his pupils.

A

Digest 

B

Decipher 

C

Skim through 

D

Chew through 

E

Master 

correct option: d
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4

Choose the appropriate option to fill the gap in the following sentences:

The prefect came to the class five minutes after the lesson ....

A

Has started 

B

Had started 

C

Have started 

D

Is started 

E

Has been started 

correct option: b
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5

Choose the appropriate option to fill the gap in the following sentences:

 

Bimbo sings beautifully .... ?

A

Isn't it 

B

Doesn't she 

C

Isn't she 

D

Does she 

E

Is she 

correct option: b
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6

What are some common errors in concord and how can they be avoided?

Some common errors in concord include:

  • Using a plural verb with a singular subject.

  • Using a singular verb with a plural subject.

  • Using a singular pronoun with a plural antecedent.

  • Using a plural pronoun with a singular antecedent.

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7

What is concord and why is it important?

Concord is the agreement between the subject and verb of a sentence in number. It is important because it helps to ensure that sentences are grammatically correct. When concord is not observed, sentences can be confusing and even nonsensical.

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