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JAMB Use of English 1994 Question 53

Question 53

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics: The corporate existence of any nation is in jeopardy if her leaders pay lip service to her unity.

  1. A.do not promptly pay their taxes
  2. B.want to break up the country
  3. C.do not dialogue - regularly over her unity
  4. D.are insincere about the problems of her unity
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (are insincere about the problems of her unity)

Explanation

To pay lip service is to express support only in words, without sincerity.