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JAMB Use of English 1988 Question 72

Question 72

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s): The dancers were all in...... before their departure

  1. A.good spirits
  2. B.good spirit
  3. C.high spirit
  4. D.high spirits
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (high spirits)

Explanation

'In high spirits' (always plural) means cheerful and excited. Option A, 'good spirits', is also correct English.