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JAMB Use of English 1982 Question 82

Question 82

Sentence Interpretation

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s): Ekwensi's account with the Naira Bank is in the red His account

  1. A.was written in red ink
  2. B.is overdrawn
  3. C.is in danger
  4. D.is special
  5. E.is heavy
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Answer: B (is overdrawn)

Explanation

A bank account 'in the red' has had more money taken out than was in it, i.e. it is overdrawn.