JAMB Use of English 1980 Question 86

Question 86

Conjunctions

Choose the appropriate option to fill the gap: We couldn't find the official who was to act as our guide ________, he has left before we arrived

  1. A.Moreover
  2. B.Actually
  3. C.Nevertheless
  4. D.However
  5. E.Even
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Actually)

Explanation

'Actually' introduces the real fact that explains the situation: the official had already left.