In the question below choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) in underline: Olu might visit London next summer

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

Question 1 Report

In the question below choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) in underline:

Olu might visit London next summer

Answer Details
The most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word "might" is "could." "Might" and "could" are both modal verbs used to express possibility or probability. In this context, the speaker is uncertain whether Olu will visit London next summer, but there is a possibility or probability that he may. Therefore, the correct sentence could also be: "Olu could visit London next summer?" which means that it is possible or probable that Olu will visit London next summer.

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