Unilorin Post-UTME Use of English 2015 (Model questions) Question 12

Question 12

Vocabulary in Context

Choose the correct option (grammar mistakes Nigerians make): People dislike Mariam because she is ______

  1. A.trickful
  2. B.tricky
  3. C.a tircker
  4. D.trickish
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (tricky)

Explanation

'Tricky' is the standard adjective for a deceitful person; 'trickful' is not English and 'trickish' is rare.