JAMB - English Language (1987 - No. 67)
In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s):
The hunter brought home ..... antelope.
The hunter brought home ..... antelope.
alive
a life
a live
a living
Explanation
"A live" is the correct phrase because "live" is an adjective meaning "not dead" or "alive." The phrase "a live antelope" means the antelope was brought home while still living.