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JAMB Use of English 2003 Question 89

Question 89

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics: A few years ago, nobody would have believed that the economy would turn around

  1. A.change
  2. B.deteriorate
  3. C.improve
  4. D.stagnate
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (improve)

Explanation

When an economy 'turns around' it stops getting worse and starts to recover. Nobody believed it would improve.