In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:It was their custom to keep an open house on Sundays

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:It was their custom to keep an open house on Sundays
Answer Details
The phrase "keep an open house" means to welcome all visitors or guests to one's home. Therefore, the option nearest in meaning to this phrase is "welcome all visitors." This means that the family in the sentence has a tradition of opening their home to visitors on Sundays.

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