JAMB Use of English 1994 Question 43

Question 43

Synonyms

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics: Many would argue that the achievement is commensurate with the effort

  1. A.unexpected in the light of
  2. B.funny compared with
  3. C.proportional to
  4. D.the wrong excuse for
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (proportional to)

Explanation

Commensurate with means in proportion to or matching.