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JAMB English Language 2010 Objective — Question 26

Question 26 of 100 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) English Language 2010 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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LEXIS, STRUCTURE AND ORAL FORMS. In each of questions 26 to 35, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. 26. Though Mr. Iro is our new chairman, he views other members with jaundiced eye. A. He takes a rather forceful position on dealing with his members B. He takes an unfavourable position concerning his members C. He takes a sickly view of his members D. He takes a rather hazy view of his members

  • A. He takes a rather forceful position on dealing with his members
  • B. He takes an unfavourable position concerning his membersCorrect
  • C. He takes a sickly view of his members
  • D. He takes a rather hazy view of his members

Explanation

To view something with a 'jaundiced eye' means not expecting somebody or something to be good or useful, especially because of something that you have had in the past.

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