In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s): When the farmers were found guilty of unlawful assembly and procession,...

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Use of English - 1990 Subject: English Language

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In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s):

When the farmers were found guilty of unlawful assembly and procession, their lawyer _____ before the sentence was passed

Answer Details
The best word or phrase that fills the gap in the sentence is "made a plea for mitigation." This is because "plea" refers to a request or an appeal, and "mitigation" refers to the act of making something less severe or serious. Therefore, the lawyer made a request for the sentence to be less severe or serious. The other options do not fit the context of the sentence, as "begged for mercy" implies a more desperate plea, "made an overture" refers to a proposal or suggestion rather than a plea, and "made a plea for litigation" would not make sense in this context.

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