From the words lettered A to D, below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word o...
Assessment:WAEC SSCE - English Language - 2002 (Objective)Subject:English Language
From the words lettered A to D, below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
His father's death derailed his plans to enter the university
Answer Details
In this sentence, the phrase "derailed his plans" means that his plans to enter the university were ruined. Therefore, option D, "ruined," is the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined phrase.