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JAMB Use of English 1979 Question 67

Question 67

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words: The politician has a variety of peculiarities. The most conspicuous is the way he gesticulates when making a serious point

  1. A.shows anxiety when making a serious point
  2. B.breaks down when talking seriously
  3. C.uses his hands and arms as a sign
  4. D.bows his head in humility to the crowd
  5. E.shakes his head from one side to the other
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (uses his hands and arms as a sign)

Explanation

To gesticulate is to move the hands and arms to express or stress what you are saying.