JAMB UTME Use of English Practice Quiz
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JAMB UTME Use of English Practice Quiz

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The phrase 'in tow' in the sentence 'The celebrity walked into the party with her entourage in tow' means:

  • in front of her
  • beside her friends
  • behind her (correct)
  • by her side
  • The word ' fastidious' in the sentence 'He was a fastidious eater, always inspecting his food before consuming it' means:

  • meticulous (correct)
  • indifferent
  • frivolous
  • careless
  • The phrase 'cut to the chase' in the sentence 'Instead of wasting time on small talk, let's cut to the chase and discuss the real issue' means:

  • avoid the main issue
  • change the subject
  • get to the point (correct)
  • make small talk
  • The word ' perspicacious' in the sentence 'She was a perspicacious observer of human behavior, able to pick up on subtle cues' means:

    <p>having a keen understanding and insight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The phrase 'call it a day' in the sentence 'After working for eight hours, we decided to call it a day and go home' means:

    <p>stop what you are doing and go home</p> Signup and view all the answers

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