JAMB Use of English 1979 Question 47

Question 47

Adjectives and Adverbs

Choose the expression or word which best completes the sentence: This writer analyses the evils of the society ________

  1. A.so masterly
  2. B.very masterly
  3. C.in such a masterly way
  4. D.in a masterly way
  5. E.in so masterly a way
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (in a masterly way)

Explanation

'Masterly' is an adjective, so it needs 'in a masterly way' to work as an adverb. 'Such' would need a 'that' clause after it.