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JAMB Use of English 1989 Question 40

Question 40

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) in italics: The governor advised his people to get off the beaten tracks in their approach to community matters

  1. A.use the old roads
  2. B.make the tracks better
  3. C.find new ways
  4. D.avoid beating about the bush
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (find new ways)

Explanation

Leaving the beaten track means not doing things the usual way, so finding new ways.