JAMB Use of English 1985 Question 42

Question 42

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined phrase: He took exception to Ezenwa's remark.

  1. A.was delighted at
  2. B.was excited by
  3. C.got demoralized by
  4. D.objected to
  5. E.was perplexed by
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (objected to)

Explanation

To take exception to something is to object to it or be offended by it.