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JAMB Use of English 1997 Question 67

Question 67

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics: The sales were lively, the upset price in each case was fair

  1. A.price that was the highest in the sales
  2. B.price that upset every other buyer
  3. C.highest amount for a bidder to offer
  4. D.lowest selling price of each item
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (lowest selling price of each item)

Explanation

At an auction the 'upset price' is the lowest price at which the seller will sell an item.