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UI Post-UTME Use of English 2012 Question 14

Question 14

Vocabulary in Context

Choose the option that best fills the gap or gaps: At the end of the hearing, the counsel bowed to the judge and ________ "As your ________ pleases"

  1. A.shouted/Lordship
  2. B.whispered/Worship
  3. C.chorused/Lordship
  4. D.said/Grace
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (chorused/Lordship)

Explanation

A judge is addressed as 'Your Lordship', so the answer must pair 'Lordship' with a polite verb; 'shouted' would be rude in court.