JAMB Use of English 2011 Question 84

Question 84

Vocabulary in Context

Choose the option that best completes the gap(s): Bola studiously avoided... the questions.

  1. A.parrying
  2. B.answering
  3. C.projecting
  4. D.destroying
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (answering)

Explanation

To avoid answering questions makes sense. Parrying already means dodging a question, so 'avoided parrying' would say the opposite.