JAMB Use of English 1988 Question 62

Question 62

Verb Forms

Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s): The drummers struck their drums with great efforts, and the surging crowds of dancers...... and ......... the grounds around the palace.

  1. A.structed/thumped
  2. B.kicked/ stamped
  3. C.thumped/licked
  4. D.stroked/ thumped
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (structed/thumped)

Explanation

The dancers strutted (moved proudly) and thumped (struck hard with their feet) the ground in time to the drums.