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JAMB 2024 - Question 18

English 2024 JAMB Past Questions - Question 18: Her impertinence shocked everyone at the meeting, and his...........was equally surprising

Instructions: In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of options lettered A-D, choose the one that is most nearly the same in meaning as the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap provided.
Her impertinence shocked everyone at the meeting, and his...........was equally surprising
A:
B:
C:
D:
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Correct Answer

C

Explanation

“Impertinence” means lack of respect or rudeness. “Insolence” is a synonym, also meaning rude and disrespectful behavior.