JAMB Use of English 1983 Question 87

Question 87

Vocabulary in Context

Choose the phrase or word which best completes the meaning of the sentence: One of the________, during the football match led to a fight between the teams

A.incidence
B.incidences
C.incidents
D.occasions
E.linesmen

Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (incidents)

Explanation

An 'incident' is an event, often an unpleasant one; 'incidence' means rate of occurrence.