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JAMB English Language 2012 Objective — Question 27

Question 27 of 100 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) English Language 2012 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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The vice chancellor is riding the crest of the last quarter of his administration.

  • A. The vice chancellor enjoys the acknowledgement of the success of his administrationCorrect
  • B. The vice chancellor does not enjoy the people's criticism of his administration
  • C. The vice chancellor hopes to overcome soon, the poor comments on his administration
  • D. The vice chancellor does not talk of his success in office

Explanation

'To ride the crest of something' is an idiomatic expression which means to enjoy great support or success as a result of a particular situation or event.

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