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JAMB Use of English 1991 Question 32

Question 32

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics: Whether the village head should identify himself with the activities of religious denominations has remained a burning question

  1. A.a subject of discord
  2. B.a perennial issue
  3. C.a matter of serious controversy
  4. D.a sensitive matter.
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Answer: C (a matter of serious controversy)

Explanation

A burning question is a hotly debated issue, i.e. a matter of serious controversy.