JAMB Use of English 1979 Question 62

Question 62

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words: After completing half of the journey, all the travellers could do was trudge along

  1. A.walk lazily
  2. B.run briskly
  3. C.walk and stop intermittently
  4. D.walk wearily
  5. E.walk with determination
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (walk wearily)

Explanation

To trudge is to walk slowly and heavily because you are tired.