n the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined: The clerk refused to answer for the mistake made by the ma...

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

Question 1 Report

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

The clerk refused to answer for the mistake made by the manager and his assistants

Answer Details
The phrase "answer for" in this sentence means to "accept responsibility". The clerk is being asked to take responsibility for the mistake made by the manager and his assistants, but they refused to do so. Therefore, the option that is closest in meaning to "answer for" is "accept responsibility".

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