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JAMB Use of English 1991 Question 42

Question 42

Vocabulary in Context

Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s): The sea wave continue to ________ the cliff on the west coast constantly

  1. A.impair
  2. B.rub
  3. C.knock
  4. D.erode
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (erode)

Explanation

Waves wear away rock gradually; the verb for this is 'erode'.