JAMB - English Language (1989 - No. 57)
In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s):
Many a man .... done without milk in .... tea these days
Many a man .... done without milk in .... tea these days
had/their
has/his
have/their
had/his
Explanation
"Many a man" is a singular expression that, despite its appearance, takes a singular verb. "Have" is used with the pronoun "their" to maintain agreement. This is because "their" is a plural possessive pronoun referring to the plural noun "men." Therefore, option C, "have/their," is the most suitable choice to ensure grammatical agreement and convey the intended meaning.
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