JAMB Use of English 1999 Question 68

Question 68

Adjectives and Adverbs

Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: Our economic programme is ________ commitment to Nigeria's economic growth

  1. A.deeply root in
  2. B.root in deep
  3. C.rooted in a deep
  4. D.deeply rooted in deep
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Answer: C (rooted in a deep)

Explanation

Only 'rooted in a deep commitment' is grammatical; the others misuse 'root' or repeat 'deep'.