JAMB Use of English 1980 Question 91

Question 91

Vocabulary in Context

Insert the word that best fits in with the meaning of the sentence: Legislators must be trained to ________ the truth

  1. A.disguise
  2. B.discern
  3. C.digest
  4. D.disturb
  5. E.distort
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (discern)

Explanation

To discern the truth is to recognise it, which is what training should help legislators do.