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JAMB Use of English 1985 Question 66

Question 66

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined phrase: Bankole was a man given to much wine.

  1. A.pushed to
  2. B.taken over by
  3. C.addicted to
  4. D.forced to
  5. E.afflicted by
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (addicted to)

Explanation

To be given to something is to have a strong habit of doing it.