JAMB Use of English 2010 Question 60

Question 60

Synonyms

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics: Jankoli was dressed in an old assortment of clothes

  1. A.avalanche
  2. B.homogeneity
  3. C.sameness
  4. D.melange
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (melange)

Explanation

An assortment is a mixture of different things; a melange is also a mixture.