UI Post-UTME Use of English 2016 Question 15

Question 15

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or words in italics: You are not to answer back regardless of what she says

  1. A.no matter
  2. B.because of
  3. C.in view of
  4. D.besides
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (no matter)

Explanation

Regardless of means without being affected by, i.e. no matter (what).