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JAMB Use of English 1992 Question 72

Question 72

Vocabulary in Context

Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: The plaintiff ________ the court to restrain the defendants from further action

  1. A.asked
  2. B.begged
  3. C.demanded of
  4. D.prayed
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (prayed)

Explanation

In legal language a party 'prays the court' to grant an order.