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UI Post-UTME Use of English 2025 (Model questions) Question 11

Question 11

Vocabulary in Context

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: The officer was punished for gross ________ during the parade.

  1. A.insubordination
  2. B.recidivism
  3. C.delinquency
  4. D.misconduct
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (misconduct)

Explanation

'Gross misconduct' is the fixed expression for seriously improper behaviour at work.