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JAMB 2024 - Question 24

English 2024 JAMB Past Questions - Question 24: The   committee ......divided   on   the   issue of funding for the new project.

In each of questions 23-37, choose the option that completes the gap (s)
The   committee ......divided   on   the   issue of funding for the new project.
A:
B:
C:
D:
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Correct Answer

B

Explanation

“Committee” is a collective noun. In British English, it can be treated as either singular or plural, but in standard American English and in most formal writing, it’s treated as singular. Therefore, we use the singular verb “is.”