UI Post-UTME Use of English 2023 (Model questions) Question 7

Question 7

Vocabulary in Context

Choose the appropriate answer from the options given to fill the gap: Considering his contribution to African and world literatures, Achebe is to be honoured with the Nobel Prize __________.

  1. A.amicably
  2. B.posthumously
  3. C.unanimously
  4. D.unarguably
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (posthumously)

Explanation

Achebe is dead, so an honour given to him now would be given posthumously (after death).