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JAMB Use of English 1985 Question 71

Question 71

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined phrase: The government should stop white elephant projects.

  1. A.projects in which white men kill elephants
  2. B.projects in which white elephants are used
  3. C.projects for painting some elephants white
  4. D.high cost projects with low untility values
  5. E.low cost projects with high utility values
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (high cost projects with low untility values)

Explanation

A white elephant is something that costs a lot but is of little use.