JAMB Use of English 1995 Question 89

Question 89

Vocabulary in Context

Fill the gap(s) with the most appropriate option: The minister can't come today because he has ________ engagement

  1. A.a former
  2. B.a preceding
  3. C.a prior
  4. D.an advance
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (a prior)

Explanation

The fixed expression is 'a prior engagement'.