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JAMB Use of English 1984 Question 76

Question 76

Adjectives and Adverbs

The driver of that lorry.... lost his life during the collision.

  1. A.barely
  2. B.hardly
  3. C.nearly
  4. D.closely
  5. E.narrowly
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (nearly)

Explanation

'Nearly lost his life' means he almost died but survived.