JAMB English Language 2012 Objective — Question 40

Question 40 of 100 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) English Language 2012 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Dupe was promoted for her efficiency.

A. ability
B. incompetenceCorrect
C. rudeness
D. inconsistency

Explanation

'Efficiency' means the quality of doing something well with no waste of time or money; ability, efficacy, potency, productiveness, skillfulness, talent. The opposite are incompetence, inefficiency, ineptness, weakness, disability, ignorance, impotence.

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