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
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"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.