JAMB English Language 2021 Objective — Question 6

Question 6 of 60 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) English Language 2021 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Many Nigerians are yet to appreciate the importance of _____ good food.

A. consumingCorrect
B. eating
C. swallowing
D. taking

Explanation

'Consuming' is the more formal, precise collocation used for food in this register (appreciating the importance of consuming good food), while 'swallowing' and 'taking' don't fit the food context as naturally, and 'eating' is too plain for the intended formal tone of the passage.

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