In the question below choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined: The principal warned us against burning ...

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Use of English - 1990 Subject: English Language

Question 1 Report

In the question below choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:

The principal warned us against burning candle at both ends

Answer Details
The most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined phrase "burning candle at both ends" is "wearing ourselves out". The phrase means to overwork or exhaust oneself by doing too much, especially by staying up late and getting up early to work. The other options are not related to the meaning of this phrase: "being careless with candle" suggests a warning against being careless when handling a candle, "being too generous" means giving too much or being overly liberal, and "disloyal" means unfaithful or not loyal.

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