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JAMB Use of English 2002 Question 88

Question 88

Pronouns

Fill the gaps with the most appropriate option: The highly appreciative audience clapped ________ hands and showered ________ on the lecturer

  1. A.their/encomiums
  2. B.its/encomiums
  3. C.their/invectives
  4. D.its/invectives
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (their/encomiums)

Explanation

An appreciative audience praises the speaker (encomiums means high praise), and since the members each clap, the plural 'their' is used.