JAMB Use of English 1987 Question 43

Question 43

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrases in italics: His as been a life of make -belief.

  1. A.faith
  2. B.fantasy
  3. C.grandeur
  4. D.religion
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (fantasy)

Explanation

Make-believe is pretending or imagining things that are not real, i.e. fantasy.