JAMB - English Language (2000 - No. 33)
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The politician's inflammatory remarks were heavily criticised.
The politican's rude remarks were heavily criticised
The politician's provocative remarks were heavily criticised
The politician's bombastic remarks were heavily criticised
The politician's tribalistic remarks were heavily criticised
Explication
The word "inflammatory" refers to something likely to provoke strong feelings of anger or hostility. Therefore, "provocative" captures this essence well.