JAMB Use of English 1987 Question 76

Question 76

Vocabulary in Context

Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s): We surely ought to have an... arrangement in case somebody discovers the present strategy.

  1. A.alternate
  2. B.alternating
  3. C.alternative
  4. D.alternant
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (alternative)

Explanation

An 'alternative' arrangement is another one that can be used instead; 'alternate' means every other one.