WAEC - English Language (2002 - No. 54)
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
The Principal has already summoned all the..........on the matter
The Principal has already summoned all the..........on the matter
heads of departments
head of department
heads of department
head of departments
Εξήγηση
This phrasing indicates that the Principal has called together the leaders of various departments involved in the matter. The use of the plural "heads" corresponds with "departments," implying that there are multiple leaders overseeing different departments. This construction is grammatically correct and aligns with standard usage when referring to the leaders of several departments.