Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined world(S). Adamu woke up with a start a took to his heels, claiming that something was on his trail?

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Use of English - 1999 Subject: English Language

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Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined world(S).

Adamu woke up with a start a took to his heels, claiming that something was on his trail?

in his food

giving him the chase

hiding near the bed

staring at him

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The option nearest in meaning to the underlined word "on his trail" is "giving him the chase". This means that Adamu felt like something was following him and trying to catch him, so he ran away quickly. "On his trail" is an idiomatic expression that means someone or something is pursuing or following closely behind you.

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Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined world(S). Adamu woke up with a start a took to his heels, claiming that something was on his trail?

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