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JAMB English Language 2022 Objective — Question 16

Question 16 of 60 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) English Language 2022 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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The workers _____ for the whole day.

  • A. struggled
  • B. suffered
  • C. fought
  • D. toiledCorrect

Explanation

'Toiled' specifically means to work hard and long, which is the appropriate word for workers labouring for an entire day, unlike 'struggled/suffered/fought' which suggest difficulty or conflict rather than sustained labour.

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