UI Post-UTME Use of English 2013 Question 22

Question 22

Synonyms

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or words in italics: The traders unwittingly allowed themselves to be duped by fraudsters

  1. A.knowingly
  2. B.inadvertently
  3. C.unfortunately
  4. D.intentionally
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (inadvertently)

Explanation

Unwittingly means without realising, i.e. inadvertently.