JAMB Use of English 2011 Question 72

Question 72

Vocabulary in Context

Choose the option that best completes the gap(s): Unoka... the whole house to find his missing wristwatch.

  1. A.scourged
  2. B.scoured
  3. C.scored
  4. D.scouted
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (scoured)

Explanation

To scour a place is to search it thoroughly, so he scoured the house.