UI Post-UTME Use of English 2016 Question 24

Question 24

Vocabulary in Context

Choose the option that best fills the gap or gaps: The police say that ________ measures are required to curb armed robbery

  1. A.pungent
  2. B.mild
  3. C.stringent
  4. D.fitful
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (stringent)

Explanation

Stringent measures are strict and severe, the kind needed to curb serious crime.