UI Post-UTME Use of English 2012 Question 2

Question 2

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or words in italics: The new staff member turned out to be an old flame of mine

  1. A.a former girlfriend
  2. B.an old acquaintance
  3. C.an old classmate
  4. D.a former neighbour
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (a former girlfriend)

Explanation

An old flame is a former lover.