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JAMB Use of English 1991 Question 46

Question 46

Vocabulary in Context

Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s): Jimoh is noted for his ________ attitude to his seniors at school

  1. A.receptive
  2. B.respectful
  3. C.respective
  4. D.respectable
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (respectful)

Explanation

An attitude showing respect towards seniors is 'respectful'; 'respectable' means deserving respect and 'respective' means belonging to each.