JAMB Use of English 2007 Question 35

Question 35

Synonyms

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics: I visited Amina umpteen times in her college, but she never came to me.

  1. A.often
  2. B.seldom
  3. C.twice
  4. D.occasionally.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (often)

Explanation

'Umpteen times' means a great many times, that is, often.