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UI Post-UTME Literature in English 2019 (Model questions) Question 11

Question 11

Figures of Speech

Zeugma is yoking together of ________

  1. A.Two verbs with a noun
  2. B.Two nouns with a verb
  3. C.One noun with a verb
  4. D.One verb with a noun
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Two nouns with a verb)

Explanation

In zeugma one verb governs two nouns in different senses: 'He lost his money and his temper'.