JAMB Use of English 1999 Question 57

Question 57

Spelling

Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: They were all behaving like a bunch of ________ children

  1. A.querulous
  2. B.querrulous
  3. C.querrullous
  4. D.quarrelous
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (querulous)

Explanation

The correct spelling is 'querulous' (complaining, peevish).