JAMB Use of English 2007 Question 84

Question 84

Vocabulary in Context

Choose the option that best completes the gap(s): The politician ________ the family of the deceased.

  1. A.greeted
  2. B.condoled
  3. C.wept over
  4. D.commiserated with
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (commiserated with)

Explanation

To commiserate with someone is to express sympathy for their loss. 'Condoled' would need 'with' after it.