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JAMB Use of English 1989 Question 41

Question 41

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) in italics: It was their custom to keep an open house on Sundays

  1. A.welcome all visitors
  2. B.keep the shutters open
  3. C.leave the house open
  4. D.expose the whole house
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (welcome all visitors)

Explanation

To keep open house is to welcome any visitors who come.