Unilorin Post-UTME Use of English 2024 (Model questions) Question 6

Question 6

Vocabulary in Context

Choose the option that best completes the sentence: She evinced a remarkable ________ for detail, which proved invaluable in her investigative journalism.

A.eye
B.keenness
C.proclivity
D.aptitude

Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (eye)

Explanation

We say someone has 'an eye for detail', meaning they notice small things. 'Proclivity' means a tendency, usually towards an activity, and does not collocate with 'detail'.