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JAMB Use of English 1988 Question 37

Question 37

Synonyms

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) in italics: My son has just been rusticated from the university.

  1. A.sent home to get his fees
  2. B.sent home for misconduct
  3. C.sent home to rest for some time
  4. D.sent home to become rustic
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (sent home for misconduct)

Explanation

A rusticated student is sent away from the university for a period as a punishment for misconduct.