JAMB Use of English 1988 Question 36

Question 36

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) in italics: Ngozi and Ekaette were fast friends when we were in the secondary school.

  1. A.friends who run very quickly together
  2. B.friends who go without food for a long time together
  3. C.friends who are not easily separated from each other
  4. D.friends who spend too much time and energy on pleasure and excitement together
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (friends who are not easily separated from each other)

Explanation

'Fast' here means firmly fixed, so fast friends are close, loyal friends who stay together.