JAMB Use of English 1992 Question 70

Question 70

Vocabulary in Context

Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: On his ________ of office, the new president announced some drastic measures

  1. A.assumption
  2. B.ascension
  3. C.acceptance
  4. D.appointment
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (assumption)

Explanation

The correct collocation is 'assumption of office', meaning taking up a position.