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JAMB Use of English 2002 Question 74

Question 74

Vocabulary in Context

Fill the gaps with the most appropriate option: As election day draws near, the party looks ________ because many of its members have ________ other parties

  1. A.successful/declared for
  2. B.vulnerable/defected to
  3. C.cheerful/moved to
  4. D.cheerless/cross-carpeted from
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (vulnerable/defected to)

Explanation

A party that loses members to other parties is weakened (vulnerable), and members 'defect to' another party.