JAMB Use of English 1982 Question 41

Question 41

Vocabulary in Context

Choose the most appropriate option to fill the gap: We were all delighted when the beautiful lady in our house________ a bouncing baby boy.

  1. A.delivered
  2. B.born
  3. C.brought forth
  4. D.gave birth to
  5. E.gave bath to
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (gave birth to)

Explanation

The standard expression is that a woman 'gave birth to' a baby.