Unilorin Post-UTME Use of English 2023 (Model questions) Question 8

Question 8

Vocabulary in Context

Choose the option that best completes the sentence: In the case of ________ pregnancy, the baby starts to develop outside the mother's womb.

  1. A.entropic
  2. B.ectopic
  3. C.enthalpic
  4. D.enthropic
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (ectopic)

Explanation

An ectopic pregnancy is one where the fertilised egg grows outside the womb, usually in a fallopian tube.