JAMB Use of English 2016 Question 14

Question 14

Synonyms

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or words: I would not like you to do the work piecemeal

  1. A.at meal time
  2. B.bit by bit
  3. C.badly
  4. D.as a masterpiece
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (bit by bit)

Explanation

Piecemeal means done a little at a time, bit by bit.