UI Post-UTME Use of English 2014 (Model questions) Question 19

Question 19

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics: We are indebted to those who have contributed to this fund

  1. A.owe
  2. B.praise
  3. C.thank
  4. D.recognize
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (thank)

Explanation

To be indebted to people here means to be grateful to them, i.e. to thank them.