JAMB Use of English 1989 Question 67

Question 67

Vocabulary in Context

Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s): A student's natural ability should be a.... factor in his choosing a course of study at the university.

  1. A.determined
  2. B.determining
  3. C.determinant
  4. D.determinate
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (determining)

Explanation

'Determining' is the adjective that describes a factor that decides something: a determining factor.