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JAMB Use of English 2009 Question 65

Question 65

Synonyms

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics: They hated the police and, by implication, me

  1. A.extension
  2. B.inference
  3. C.examination
  4. D.application.
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Answer: A (extension)

Explanation

'By implication' here means 'by extension': hating the police also covered the speaker, who is linked to them.