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JAMB English Language 2007 Objective — Question 83

Question 83 of 96 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) English Language 2007 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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My father has been away on a journey but my mother says he ___ this Friday.

  • A. expects/would arrive
  • B. expected/arrive
  • C. is expected/will arriveCorrect
  • D. expected/would arrive

Explanation

The verb 'expects' agrees with the singular subject 'she/mother' and, since it is present tense, is followed by 'will arrive' expressing probability.

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