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UI Post-UTME Use of English 2025 (Model questions) Question 18

Question 18

Vocabulary in Context

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: The rise in youth ________ has become a concern for the community.

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

Answer: A (delinquency)

Explanation

'Youth (juvenile) delinquency' is minor crime and antisocial behaviour by young people.