JAMB Use of English 2018 Question 26

Question 26

Synonyms

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined: As a journalist, Bola has always had a nose for stories

  1. A.an instinct
  2. B.a command
  3. C.soft comment
  4. D.cynical statement
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (an instinct)

Explanation

To have 'a nose for' something means to have a natural instinct for finding it.