JAMB Use of English 1999 Question 56

Question 56

Spelling

Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: By twelve midnight, we will be ________ en route for Britain

  1. A.airbourned
  2. B.airborne
  3. C.air borned
  4. D.airburne
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (airborne)

Explanation

The correct spelling is 'airborne', meaning in the air (flying).