I was seriously disappointed when the … between the two teams ended in a goalless draw

Analyze the question: The sentence is about two teams, a goalless draw, and disappointment. We need the word that names a sports contest between two teams.

Explain the concept: This question tests spelling and vocabulary, specifically words that look or sound alike (confusables):

• march: to walk in a steady, rhythmic way, like soldiers or protesters. It is also a month when capitalized.
• marsh: a low-lying, wet area of land, like a swamp.
• match: a contest or game between teams or players (e.g., a football match). It can also mean a stick for lighting fire.
• martch: not an English word at all, so it is a spelling error.

Step-by-step solution:

1. The gap follows "the" and is followed by "between the two teams", so we need a noun for a contest.
2. "Ended in a goalless draw" refers to football, which is played as a match.
3. Check the options: • A. "the march between the two teams": wrong, a march is not a game. • B. "the marsh between the two teams": wrong, a marsh is a swampy land. • C. "the match between the two teams": correct. • D. "the martch": not a word.

Answer: The sentence reads: "I was seriously disappointed when the match between the two teams ended in a goalless draw."

Exam tip: In JAMB English, watch for similar-looking words. Link each one to a clue: match goes with teams and tournaments (both have "t"), while marsh goes with swamp (both have "s"), and march goes with soldiers' parade. Also, if an option is not a real word (like "martch"), eliminate it immediately.