JAMB Use of English 1998 Question 88

Question 88

Vocabulary in Context

Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: Ali ws honest and quiet as a schoolboy, but too much drinking has now changed his ________ and ________ his tongue

  1. A.temperature/injured
  2. B.character/tightened
  3. C.temperament/loosened
  4. D.innocence/worsened
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (temperament/loosened)

Explanation

Drinking changed his temperament (nature) and 'loosened his tongue', making him talk freely.