JAMB - English Language (1981 - No. 58)
fill in the blank spaces in the following sentences making use of the best of the five options :
The passenger waited patiently whilst they transferred his …. from the taxi to the bus.
The passenger waited patiently whilst they transferred his …. from the taxi to the bus.
Properties
Baggages
Luggage
Luggages
Property
Uitleg
Luggage" is an uncountable noun used to refer collectively to suitcases, bags, and other items a traveller carries. "Baggages" and "Luggages" are incorrect because "baggage" and "luggage" are uncountable and do not take a plural form. "Properties" and "Property" usually refer to possessions, land or belongings, rather than travel bags. "Property" (singular) can sometimes refer to personal belongings, but "luggage" is the most appropriate word in this context.