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JAMB Use of English 2012 Question 76

Question 76

Adjectives and Adverbs

Choose the option that best completes the gap(s): The woman would not part with her... pot.

  1. A.discarded earthen black
  2. B.discarded black earthen
  3. C.earthen discarded black
  4. D.black earthen discarded
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (discarded black earthen)

Explanation

Adjective order puts opinion/condition first, then colour, then material: 'discarded black earthen pot'.