JAMB - English Language (2005 - No. 67)
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
Accountability is certainly a desirable quality in a politician.
Accountability is certainly a desirable quality in a politician.
respectability
courage
responsibility
diligence
Εξήγηση
"Accountability" and "responsibility" are closely related concepts that both involve being answerable for one's actions or duties. In the context of the sentence, accountability is described as a desirable quality, indicating the importance of being responsible and accountable for one's decisions and actions, especially for a politician.