JAMB Use of English 1982 Question 30

Question 30

Vocabulary in Context

Choose the most appropriate option to fill the gap: After the 1980 Ogunpa floods, our association received many letters from those adversely affected and we resolved to ________

  1. A.assist them
  2. B.invite them
  3. C.respond them
  4. D.pity them
  5. E.query them
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (assist them)

Explanation

People hurt by a flood need help, so the association resolved to assist them; 'respond them' is wrong because it needs 'to'.