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JAMB Use of English 1983 Question 35

Question 35

Vocabulary in Context

Choose the expression or word which best completes the sentence: After the initial confusion, the Manager's suggestion brought________ to the depressed investors.

  1. A.a glitter of hope
  2. B.a glimmer of hope
  3. C.a sparkle of hope
  4. D.a raise of hope
  5. E.a shower of hope
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (a glimmer of hope)

Explanation

The fixed phrase for a small sign of hope is 'a glimmer of hope'.