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JAMB Use of English 1986 Question 69

Question 69

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s): After the accused was found guilty by the court, his counsel..... before sentence was passed.

  1. A.begged for mercy
  2. B.made a plea for mitigation
  3. C.made an ovation
  4. D.made a plea for litigation
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (made a plea for mitigation)

Explanation

After a conviction, a lawyer makes a plea in mitigation, asking for a lighter sentence.