WAEC 2018 English Language · Question 2

I guess he holds … sensitive position in the company.

Question

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. I guess he holds _______ sensitive position in the company.

A.some kind
B.many kind of
C.some kind of
D.many kind

Answer: C. some kind of

Explanation written with AI and checked against the answer key

Analyze the question The sentence is: "I guess he holds ___ sensitive position in the company." We need the option that fits grammatically before the singular noun phrase "sensitive position."

Concept The expression "some kind of + noun" is a common English structure. It is used to mean "a certain type of" or "a sort of," and it is followed by a singular noun. Examples: "She has some kind of job at the bank." "He drives some kind of car."

The word "of" is essential here. "Kind" is a noun, so it needs "of" to link it to the noun that follows.

Step-by-step elimination

A. some kind: There is no "of," so it is incomplete. "Some kind sensitive position" is wrong.
B. many kind of: "Many" goes with plural nouns ("many kinds of"). "Position" is singular, and "kind" is singular, so this is wrong.
C. some kind of: Correct. "He holds some kind of sensitive position" is grammatical and natural.
D. many kind: It has no "of" and has the wrong agreement. Wrong.

Answer The completed sentence is: I guess he holds some kind of sensitive position in the company.

The correct option is C.

Exam tip When you see "kind" or "sort" in the options, check for two things:

Is "of" present? (kind of, sort of)
Does the quantifier agree? Use "this/that/some kind of" with singular nouns, and "these/those/many kinds of" with plurals.

Also note that "many" with a singular "kind" is almost always wrong. Keep going, you're doing well!

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