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JAMB Use of English 1999 Question 62

Question 62

Vocabulary in Context

Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: Immediately I entered the house, I could ________ the smell of gas from the kitchen.

  1. A.feel
  2. B.hear
  3. C.detect
  4. D.smell
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (detect)

Explanation

To 'detect the smell' is to notice it; 'smell the smell' repeats the word, and we do not feel or hear a smell.