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JAMB Use of English 2002 Question 53

Question 53

Synonyms

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word in italics: The teacher's apparent nonchalant attitude was misconstrued by his students

  1. A.condoned
  2. B.misrepresented
  3. C.misquoted
  4. D.misinterpreted
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (misinterpreted)

Explanation

To misconstrue is to understand something wrongly, i.e. to misinterpret it.