JAMB Use of English 1987 Question 64

Question 64

Adjectives and Adverbs

Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s): My....... brother intends to get married in December.

  1. A.senior
  2. B.elder
  3. C.older
  4. D.oldest
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (elder)

Explanation

Before a family noun like 'brother' we normally use 'elder'.