JAMB Use of English 1993 Question 78

Question 78

Vocabulary in Context

Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: When the teacher asked him to join the queue outside, he considered it ________ to his dignity

  1. A.an attack
  2. B.an insolence
  3. C.an affront
  4. D.a disrespect
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (an affront)

Explanation

An 'affront to someone's dignity' is the fixed phrase for an insult. 'Insolence' and 'disrespect' are uncountable and do not take 'an/a'.