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JAMB Use of English 1980 Question 50

Question 50

Vocabulary in Context

Choose the best option to fill the gaps: Must you always ________ lies? Why don't you ________ the truth for once?

  1. A.speak
  2. B.say
  3. C.talk
  4. D.tell
  5. E.utter
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (tell)

Explanation

English says 'tell lies' and 'tell the truth'; 'tell' is the only verb that fits both gaps.