JAMB Use of English 2000 Question 45

Question 45

Spelling

Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: I like the character that played the role of a political ________ at the last convention of our party

  1. A.thorncoat
  2. B.torncoat
  3. C.turncoat
  4. D.turnedcoat
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (turncoat)

Explanation

A 'turncoat' is a person who deserts his party for another; the other spellings are not words.