The reviewer did an excellent job at the book ______

Analyze the question

The sentence is: "The reviewer did an excellent job at the book __." We need a word that forms a correct, natural collocation with "book."

Explain the concept

This tests collocation, which means words that naturally go together in English. Many nouns pair with "book" in specific ways, and others do not.

• Book launch: the formal event where a new book is introduced to the public. This is the standard expression.
• Premiere: used for the first public showing of a film, play, or musical work. We do not say "book premiere."
• Session: a period of activity, such as a "training session." "Book session" is not a standard phrase.
• Briefing: a meeting where information or instructions are given. "Book briefing" is not standard.

Step-by-step solution

1. A "reviewer" evaluates a book, and at a book launch it is common for a reviewer to present or discuss the book.
2. Test each option: • "book launch" is a standard phrase. ✔ • "book premiere" is unnatural. ✘ • "book session" is unnatural. ✘ • "book briefing" is unnatural. ✘
3. Only launch fits both the meaning and the collocation.

Correct answer: A. launch

The sentence reads: "The reviewer did an excellent job at the book launch."

Exam tip

For "fill in the blank" questions with nouns, ask yourself: "What do I commonly hear with this word?" Remember the pairings: book launch, film premiere, training session, press briefing. Matching the right event to the right thing is a common WASSCE and JAMB trick.