JAMB Use of English 1986 Question 42

Question 42

Synonyms

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined: Thompson was a prosecution witness at the court hearing.

  1. A.false
  2. B.reliable
  3. C.government
  4. D.trial
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (government)

Explanation

In a criminal case the prosecution is the side of the state, so a prosecution witness is a government witness.