JAMB English Language 2021 Objective — Question 47

Question 47 of 60 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) English Language 2021 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

A number of goods _____ carted away by the robbers last night.

A. was
B. wereCorrect
C. are
D. is

Explanation

'A number of' + plural noun ('goods') takes a plural verb, and the past tense fits 'last night' — hence 'were.'

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