JAMB Use of English 1987 Question 92

Question 92

Adjectives and Adverbs

Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s): The hunter brought home.... antelope.

  1. A.alive
  2. B.a life
  3. C.a live
  4. D.a living
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (a live)

Explanation

'Live' (rhymes with 'five') is the adjective used before a noun, and 'antelope' needs the article 'a'.