JAMB English Language 2016 Objective — Question 67

Question 67 of 100 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) English Language 2016 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

67. We must be ready to cater for ____ A. the poors and needy B. poor and needs C. the poor and needy D. poors and needs

A. the poors and needy
B. poor and needs
C. the poor and needyCorrect
D. poors and needs

Explanation

This question is from categorisation concord. When a collective name, denoting category (not collective noun) is involved, the verb to be used should be plural. Here, the poor means: the poor people.

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