From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the ...
Assessment:WAEC SSCE - English Language - 1997 (Objective)Subject:English Language
From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
The assassination of the statesman threw the country into a state of turmoil
Answer Details
The word "turmoil" indicates a state of great disturbance, confusion or uncertainty. Therefore, the option that is nearest in meaning to "turmoil" is (C) confusion.