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JAMB Use of English 2009 Question 51

Question 51

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics: Agwube's explanation of her poor performance at the examination only begged the question.

  1. A.delayed her punishment
  2. B.sounded quite convincing
  3. C.did not address the issue
  4. D.overflogged the matter
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (did not address the issue)

Explanation

An answer that 'begs the question' avoids the real issue, so it does not address it.