JAMB Use of English 1991 Question 62

Question 62

Vocabulary in Context

Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s): Inyang has always been shy to speak ________

  1. A.in public
  2. B.publicly
  3. C.in the public
  4. D.with the public
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (in public)

Explanation

The fixed expression is 'speak in public', without 'the'.