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JAMB Use of English 1981 Question 76

Question 76

Vocabulary in Context

Fill in the blank space with the best of the five options: The policemen stood ________ the man at the corner

  1. A.looking
  2. B.seeing
  3. C.sharing
  4. D.glaring
  5. E.watching
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (watching)

Explanation

'Watching' takes a direct object and describes keeping an eye on someone; 'looking' and 'glaring' would need 'at'.