JAMB Use of English 1997 Question 98

Question 98

Vocabulary in Context

Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: The ________ of what she was cooking filled the whole compound

  1. A.fragrance
  2. B.scent
  3. C.aroma
  4. D.smell
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (aroma)

Explanation

'Aroma' is the word for a pleasant smell of food or cooking.