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JAMB Use of English 2004 Question 87

Question 87

Synonyms

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics: His plans boomeranged on him.

  1. A.bounced
  2. B.fell
  3. C.catapulted
  4. D.backfired
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Answer: D (backfired)

Explanation

A plan that boomerangs comes back to hurt the planner, that is, it backfires.