WAEC 2014 English Language · Question 74

The new bank is thriving.

Question

From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence. The new bank is thriving.

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

A.evolving
B.attractive
C.flourishing
D.supportive

Answer: C. flourishing

Explanation written with AI and checked against the answer key

Step 1: Analyze the question The underlined word is "thriving" in the sentence "The new bank is thriving." We need the word closest in meaning to it.

Step 2: Explain the concept "Thrive" means to grow, develop, or prosper well. A thriving business is one that is doing very well, making progress and profit. The key ideas are success and growth.

Step 3: Test each option

A. evolving: means gradually developing or changing. It does not suggest success or prosperity, so it is not the best fit.
B. attractive: means pleasing to look at. It is unrelated to how well a business is performing.
C. flourishing: means growing and developing in a healthy, successful way. This matches "thriving" almost exactly.
D. supportive: means giving help or encouragement. This does not fit the meaning.

Step 4: Answer The correct option is **C.

Tip: For "nearest in meaning" questions, put each option into the sentence and ask, "Does this keep the same idea?" Learn these synonym groups: thrive = flourish = prosper = boom. "The new bank is flourishing" keeps the meaning of the original sentence.

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