JAMB English Language 2016 Objective — Question 82

Question 82 of 100 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) English Language 2016 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

82. ____ lawyers enrolled at the Nigerian Bar last year ____ this year. A. Many/than B. Very many/than C. Same/as D. More/than

A. Many/than
B. Very many/than
C. Same/asCorrect
D. More/than

Explanation

Interestingly, more is a determiner that is most suitable to serve as an antecedent of people. While, than is used in introducing the second element in a comparison or used in expressions introducing an exception or contrast.

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