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JAMB Use of English 1984 Question 30

Question 30

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words: Thousands of students are candidates for the examination but only very few pass.

  1. A.come into
  2. B.call for
  3. C.go into
  4. D.enter for
  5. E.turn up for
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (enter for)

Explanation

To 'enter for' an examination is to register as a candidate in it.