Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined.
Nwankwo was on the verge of signing a two-year contract with the club.
Answer Details
The option nearest in meaning to the underlined word "verge" is "brink."
The word "verge" in the sentence means the point where something is about to happen, or is almost at the point of happening. The word "brink" also means the edge or border of something, usually referring to the point before something significant or disastrous occurs. Therefore, "brink" is the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The other options, "summit," "height," and "shore," do not convey the same meaning as "verge" and are not related to the context of the sentence.
Therefore, the correct option is "brink."