JAMB Use of English 1980 Question 72

Question 72

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the word or phrase which has the same meaning as the underlined word or words: While the mother and father were arguing furiously their small boy sat patiently taking in everything they said

A.absorbing
B.accommodating
C.embracing
D.accepting
E.noting

Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (absorbing)

Explanation

To take in what is said is to absorb it, listening and understanding.