UI Post-UTME Use of English 2025 (Model questions) Question 21

Question 21

Vocabulary in Context

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: The judge praised the lawyer for his ________ argument in court.

  1. A.weak
  2. B.persuasive
  3. C.careless
  4. D.shallow
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (persuasive)

Explanation

Only a positive word fits 'praised'; a persuasive argument convinces people.