JAMB Use of English 2018 Question 20

Question 20

Vocabulary in Context

Choose the option that best completes the gap: If you keep playing with this door handle, it will get ________

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

Answer: A (loose)

Explanation

'Loose' is the adjective meaning not firmly fixed; 'lose' is a verb meaning to misplace.