JAMB Use of English 1990 Question 58

Question 58

Vocabulary in Context

Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s): This section of the test will.. questions on set passages.

  1. A.consist
  2. B.comprise of
  3. C.contain
  4. D.carry
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (contain)

Explanation

'Contain' takes a direct object. 'Consist' would need 'of', and 'comprise of' is incorrect.