Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). The stockbroker said it was an astute move to sell the shares then.

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Use of English - 2011 Subject: English Language

Question 1 Report

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The stockbroker said it was an astute move to sell the shares then.

Answer Details
The underlined word "astute" means "shrewd" or "wise." Therefore, the option nearest in meaning is "b. a shrewd move." The stockbroker was suggesting that selling the shares at that particular time was a wise or clever decision.

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