UI Post-UTME Use of English 2014 (Model questions) Question 21

Question 21

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics: The Vice-Chancellor took a dim view of the student's rag day activities

  1. A.did not see clearly
  2. B.viewed with surprise
  3. C.viewed with disapproval
  4. D.saw from behind a dark window
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (viewed with disapproval)

Explanation

To take a dim view of something is to disapprove of it.