JAMB Use of English 1979 Question 61

Question 61

Synonyms

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word: Publishers say that newsprint has become more expensive

  1. A.newspapers
  2. B.paper for printing
  3. C.printers' salaries and wages
  4. D.fines for publishing libel
  5. E.publishing news.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (paper for printing)

Explanation

Newsprint is the cheap paper on which newspapers are printed.