Question on: JAMB English - 2020

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

 

It is you that __________ to write the letter

A

is suppose

B

is supposed

C

are suppose

D

are supposed

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Correct Option: D

When a compound subject contains both a singular and a plural noun or pronoun joined by "or" or "nor," the verb should agree with the part of the subject that is closest to the verb. This is also called the rule of proximity. Example: The student or the committee members write every day

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