JAMB - English Language (1995 - No. 45)
Fill in the gap(s) with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap(s).
She has the .... of being intelligent when in fact she is not?
She has the .... of being intelligent when in fact she is not?
elision
illusion
delusion
allusion
Erläuterung
The sentence suggests that there is a false perception or belief about her intelligence. The correct word to complete the sentence is one that indicates a deceptive or mistaken belief. Option C, "delusion," fits the context perfectly. A delusion is a false belief or perception, often characterized by a persistent conviction despite evidence to the contrary.