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JAMB Use of English 2002 Question 92

Question 92

Vocabulary in Context

Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: We did not understand what the magistrate said about ________ and battery

  1. A.acid
  2. B.insult
  3. C.assault
  4. D.touching
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (assault)

Explanation

'Assault and battery' is the legal phrase for threatening and then physically attacking someone.