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JAMB English Language 2021 Objective — Question 12

Question 12 of 60 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) English Language 2021 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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This _____ for expensive clothes has been brought about by the belief that (first blank)

  • A. desireCorrect
  • B. anticipation
  • C. aversion
  • D. regret

Explanation

'Desire' fits naturally with 'for expensive clothes' (a desire for something), continuing the idea of wanting to buy costly clothing; 'aversion' would mean the opposite (dislike), which contradicts the passage's point.

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