JAMB Use of English 2003 Question 36

Question 36

Vocabulary in Context

Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: The candidate's charisma should be a ________ factor in winning the election.

  1. A.determinant
  2. B.determinate
  3. C.determining
  4. D.determinable
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (determining)

Explanation

The usual phrase is 'a determining factor', meaning one that decides the result.