UI Post-UTME Use of English 2013 Question 25

Question 25

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or words in italics: Although only a deputy, his is the de facto leader of the party

  1. A.interim
  2. B.actual
  3. C.factual
  4. D.elected
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Answer: B (actual)

Explanation

De facto means in fact or in reality, i.e. actual.