JAMB Use of English 2006 Question 32

Question 32

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Choose the option that best completes the gap(s): Did you have.... when you went to visit the medical doctor?.

  1. A.diarrhoea
  2. B.diarrhae
  3. C.diarhoea
  4. D.diarhea
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Answer: A (diarrhoea)

Explanation

The British spelling is diarrhoea, with double r and -hoea.