UI Post-UTME Use of English 2024 (Model questions) Question 2

Question 2

Vocabulary in Context

Pick from the options the appropriate word or phrase that completes the given expression: The teacher advised the students to be polite, but they paid her no ________.

A.heed
B.listening
C.obedience
D.intention

Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (heed)

Explanation

'To pay no heed' is the idiom meaning to ignore advice.