JAMB Use of English 1986 Question 82

Question 82

Vocabulary in Context

Choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s): The officer was compelled to .... the suspect's car.

  1. A.seize
  2. B.cease
  3. C.sieze
  4. D.sease
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (seize)

Explanation

'Seize' (take by force) is the correct word and spelling; 'cease' means stop.