UI Post-UTME Use of English 2025 (Model questions) Question 16

Question 16

Vocabulary in Context

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: The boy was labelled ________ after repeatedly violating school rules.

  1. A.incorrigible
  2. B.hilarious
  3. C.sadistic
  4. D.snobbish
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (incorrigible)

Explanation

Incorrigible describes someone whose bad behaviour cannot be corrected.