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JAMB Use of English 2004 Question 32

Question 32

Vocabulary in Context

Choose the option that best completes the gap(s): People dislike Mariam because she is ________

  1. A.trickful
  2. B.trickish
  3. C.tricky
  4. D.a trickery
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (tricky)

Explanation

The adjective is 'tricky' (deceitful, cunning). 'Trickful' and 'trickish' are not standard, and 'trickery' is a noun that cannot take 'a'.