Choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s) No one would complain if you emulate good behaviour

Analyze the question: The underlined word is "emulate" in the sentence: "No one would complain if you emulate good behaviour." We need the word closest in meaning to it.

Explain the concept: To emulate means to copy or imitate someone or something you admire, usually by trying to match or equal it. It is almost always used positively, e.g. "Students should emulate their role models."

Solution, step by step:

1. Substitute each option into the sentence: • A. differentiate: "if you differentiate good behaviour" means to tell apart. This is not the same as copying. • B. condemn: "if you condemn good behaviour" means to criticise. This is the opposite of what emulate suggests, and it doesn't make sense (people would complain). • C. imitate: "if you imitate good behaviour" means to copy it. This fits the meaning and the context. • D. exhibit: "if you exhibit good behaviour" means to display it. This is close in context but is not a synonym. Exhibiting means showing, while emulating means copying from a model.

2. Only imitate carries the meaning of copying or following an example.

Answer: C. imitate

Tip: Link emulate with example: you emulate someone's example. In JAMB Lexis and Structure, watch for similar-looking distractors. Exhibit is tempting because it fits the sentence loosely, but always match the actual dictionary meaning, not just the context.