In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined: He has a big heart, but he is inept at following a witty ...

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Use of English - 1989 Subject: English Language

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

He has a big heart, but he is inept at following a witty conversation

Answer Details
In the given sentence, "big heart" is an idiomatic expression which means being kind, compassionate, and generous towards others. Therefore, the option that is nearest in meaning to "big heart" is "warm". On the other hand, "inept" means lacking skill or ability, and "following a witty conversation" implies having the ability to engage in or keep up with a conversation that involves humor or cleverness. Thus, the sentence suggests that while the person is warm and caring towards others, they may not have the ability to participate in a witty conversation.

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