JAMB Use of English 1985 Question 62

Question 62

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined phrase: Since his father's death, Osita has not been able to cope with the tasks of a family head.

  1. A.perform adequately
  2. B.tolerate
  3. C.accept
  4. D.assess properly
  5. E.manage
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Answer: A (perform adequately)

Explanation

To cope with tasks is to deal with them successfully, that is, to perform them adequately.