JAMB Use of English 2001 Question 34

Question 34

Synonyms

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word in italics: Funmi is just being facetious about her marrying a soldier

  1. A.unserious
  2. B.crazy
  3. C.serious
  4. D.unfaithful
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (unserious)

Explanation

Being facetious means joking about something that should be treated seriously, so she is being unserious.