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JAMB Use of English 1997 Question 61

Question 61

Synonyms

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics: In this house, children are supposed to be in bed by ten o'clock

  1. A.just before
  2. B.not before
  3. C.about
  4. D.not later than
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Answer: D (not later than)

Explanation

'In bed by ten o'clock' means at ten or earlier, i.e. not later than ten.