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UI Post-UTME Use of English 2016 Question 13

Question 13

Synonyms

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or words in italics: Our class teacher says that the present pupils are well-behaved

  1. A.pupils at present in the class
  2. B.pupils present in the class
  3. C.pupils presented in the class
  4. D.pupils presented by the teacher
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (pupils at present in the class)

Explanation

'Present pupils' (adjective before the noun) means the pupils of the present time, i.e. those now in the class; 'pupils present' would mean those who are not absent.