JAMB 2018 English Language · Question 28

The exhibition was an eye opener to all

Question

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined. The exhibition was an eye opener to all

In the original paper part of this question is underlined. The underline isn't shown here: see the explanation below.

A.style
B.examination
C.dispatch
D.display

Answer: D. display

Explanation written with AI and checked against the answer key

Analyze the question: The word in question is "exhibition" (the underlined word is not marked in the text you sent, but the options point to it). We need the word closest in meaning to it.

Explain the concept: An exhibition is a public showing of items such as art, products, or information. Words with a similar meaning include show, display, and presentation.

Step-by-step solution:

A. style: This refers to a manner or fashion of doing something. It does not mean a public showing.
B. examination: This means a test or close inspection. It is not the same as a public showing, though the "exam" sense can confuse students.
C. dispatch: This means to send off, or a report or message. It is unrelated.
D. display: This means to put something on show for people to see. It is the closest in meaning to exhibition.

Answer: D. display

Tip: In "nearest in meaning" questions, first replace the word in the sentence with each option. "The display was an eye opener to all" makes sense. The other options do not fit. Also watch out for words that look related, like examination, but have a different core meaning.

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