JAMB Use of English 2018 Question 27

Question 27

Synonyms

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined: Nwankwo was on the verge of signing a two-year contract with the club

  1. A.brink
  2. B.summit
  3. C.height
  4. D.shore
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (brink)

Explanation

'On the verge of' and 'on the brink of' both mean just about to do something.