JAMB Use of English 1995 Question 99

Question 99

Nouns and Determiners

Fill the gap(s) with the most appropriate option: The development is to be carried to the ________ level.

  1. A.grass root
  2. B.grassroot
  3. C.grassroots
  4. D.grass-root
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (grassroots)

Explanation

The accepted form is 'grassroots', as in 'grassroots level'.