Unilorin Post-UTME Use of English 2015 (Model questions) Question 14

Question 14

Spelling

Choose the correct option (grammar mistakes Nigerians make): It was an _______ moment for us to be ______ to welcome the new Vice-Chancellor

  1. A.opportune/priviledged
  2. B.opportune/privileged
  3. C.opportuned/privileged
  4. D.opportuned/opportune
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (opportune/privileged)

Explanation

'Opportune' is an adjective (no -d), and the correct spelling is 'privileged'.