English 2023 Q54: In this question, choose the option that best completes the gap(s). The proprietor of our school with his administrator…

Source: JAMB · 2023

In this question, choose the option that best completes the gap(s). The proprietor of our school with his administrator ———— expected yesterday.

  1. are
  2. was ✓
  3. were
  4. is
Explanation

The subject is The proprietor, which is singular. The phrase “with his administrator” only adds information and does not make the subject plural.

The verb must agree with the singular subject. It is past tense (“yesterday”), so use was expected.

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