JAMB Use of English 2008 Question 78

Question 78

Vocabulary in Context

Choose the option that best completes the gap(s): If you are not careful, you would ________ your money.

  1. A.loss
  2. B.lose
  3. C.loose
  4. D.lost
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (lose)

Explanation

The verb meaning to be deprived of something is 'lose'; 'loss' is a noun and 'loose' means not tight.