JAMB Use of English 1988 Question 64

Question 64

Vocabulary in Context

Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s): The water is not good for drinking: it's been....... by the dead rabbit.

  1. A.contaminated
  2. B.infested
  3. C.spoilt
  4. D.diseased
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (contaminated)

Explanation

Water made impure by something dirty is contaminated; 'infested' is used of pests.