JAMB Use of English 1982 Question 81

Question 81

Sentence Interpretation

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s): The students decided to go without breakfast in order to save money for the needy. They decided to

  1. A.travel and leave their breakfast at home
  2. B.go outside for breakfast
  3. C.go for lunch rather than breakfast
  4. D.forgo breakfast
  5. E.reject breakfast.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (forgo breakfast)

Explanation

To 'go without' something is to do without it, which is to forgo it.