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JAMB English Language 2021 Objective — Question 41

Question 41 of 60 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) English Language 2021 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Three-quarters of the house _____ painted by the man yesterday.

  • A. wasCorrect
  • B. were
  • C. are
  • D. is

Explanation

A fraction (three-quarters) of a singular noun ('the house') takes a singular verb, and the past tense fits 'yesterday' — hence 'was.'

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