In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined: My friend will hate his uncle forever because he left him...

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

Question 1 Report

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

My friend will hate his uncle forever because he left him in the lurch in his hour of need

Answer Details
The phrase "left him in the lurch" means to abandon someone or to leave them in a difficult situation without any help or support. Therefore, the option nearest in meaning to this phrase is "abandoned him." This means that the friend's uncle did not provide the help or support that was needed in a difficult situation, causing the friend to feel angry and resentful towards him. The other options - punished him, disinherited him, and despised him - do not accurately convey the meaning of the original phrase.

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