JAMB Use of English 1979 Question 92

Question 92

Adjectives and Adverbs

Choose the word or expression which best completes the sentence: The candidate looked ________ after finishing the examination

  1. A.unhappily
  2. B.lazily
  3. C.wonderfully
  4. D.angrily
  5. E.unhappy
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (unhappy)

Explanation

'Look' here means 'seem', a linking verb, so it takes an adjective: looked unhappy.