In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s): A student's natural ability should be a _____ factor in his choosing a ...

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Use of English - 1989 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):

A student's natural ability should be a _____ factor in his choosing a course of study at the university.

Answer Details
The sentence talks about how a student's natural ability should affect their choice of course of study at the university. The blank space needs a word that describes natural ability as a factor that decides or influences the choice. The word that fits best in the blank space is "determining" as it is the present participle form of the verb "determine" which means to be the deciding factor or to have an influence on. Therefore, the correct option is "determining".

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