JAMB English Language 2022 Objective — Question 49
Question 49 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 teacher told the students to _____ the girl for her brilliant performance.
- A. clap for
- B. clap B
- C. clap for C
- D. clapCorrect
Explanation
In standard English, 'clap' alone (without 'for') correctly takes a direct object — 'clap the girl' — making option D grammatically correct; 'clap for' is a non-standard construction in formal English.
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