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JAMB English Language 2010 Objective — Question 59

Question 59 of 100 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) English Language 2010 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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59. The principal gave his speech offhand at the sports meeting. A. calmly B. beautifully C. unconcerned D. unprepared

  • A. calmly
  • B. beautifully
  • C. unconcerned
  • D. unpreparedCorrect

Explanation

The adverb 'offhand' means not showing much interest, in somebody or something; without being able to check something or think about it.

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