Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase. All the researchers were asked to gather information on the new viral infection.

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Use of English - 2014 Subject: English Language

Question 1 Report

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase. All the researchers were asked to gather information on the new viral infection.
Answer Details
The option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word "gather" is "collect". In this sentence, "gather" means to bring together or accumulate information, and "collect" also means to accumulate or gather information. Therefore, "collect" is the best option that has a similar meaning to "gather" in this sentence. "Give" means to provide or transfer something to someone, "disseminate" means to spread or distribute information, and "distort" means to change or alter the original meaning of something.

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