Paper 2 · Grammar and Sentence Structure
Choose the correct word from the pair (has, have) to fill in the blank in the sentence. Write the correct word only. My teacher and mentor, Mr Moyo, ________ arrived.
Model answer
has
Explanation: 'My teacher and mentor' names a single person -- Mr Moyo -- so the subject is singular and takes 'has'. Contrast this with the compound subject in the previous question.
ZIMSEC English Language 4005/2, November 2018, Q4(d)(ii)
