JAMB Use of English 1982 Question 72

Question 72

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the most appropriate option to fill the gap: There was a loud bang________ we thought it was the television, but it wasn't.

  1. A.at last
  2. B.at first
  3. C.at least
  4. D.at the moment
  5. E.at present
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (at first)

Explanation

'At first' shows what they thought initially before learning it was wrong.