JAMB Use of English 2009 Question 56

Question 56

Synonyms

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics: Nobody knew the source of the altercation between the couple

  1. A.alter ego
  2. B.quarrel
  3. C.deep love
  4. D.wealth.
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Answer: B (quarrel)

Explanation

An altercation is a noisy argument, a quarrel.