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JAMB Use of English 1978 Question 41

Question 41

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option that best conveys the meaning of the underlined portion: Mrs. Dada has been deserted by her husband because he feels she has a heart of stone

  1. A.She has a heavy heart
  2. B.she has little warmth of feeling
  3. C.she has a hard heart
  4. D.she is hard hearted
  5. E.she has a strong heart
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (she is hard hearted)

Explanation

Someone with a heart of stone feels no pity or sympathy. She is hard-hearted.