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Unilorin Post-UTME Use of English 2021 (Model questions) Question 1

Question 1

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose from the options the one that best interprets the underlined expression: Everyone knew that the statesman was given a poisoned chalice when he was appointed the Minister of Justice. This means that the appointment is

  1. A.full of luxury
  2. B.overwhelming and misleading
  3. C.corrupt
  4. D.attractive and difficult
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (attractive and difficult)

Explanation

A poisoned chalice is something that looks attractive but brings trouble, so the post was attractive yet difficult.