JAMB English Language 2016 Objective — Question 36
Question 36 of 100 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) English Language 2016 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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36. For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed: 'bore the brunt' means A. to suffer the worst part of an unpleasant or problematic situation B. to enjoy the best part of a situation C. to avoid a difficult situation D. to ignore a problem
- A. to suffer the worst part of an unpleasant or problematic situationCorrect
- B. to enjoy the best part of a situation
- C. to avoid a difficult situation
- D. to ignore a problem
Explanation
The idiomatic meaning of 'bore the brunt' is: to suffer the worst part of an unpleasant or problematic situation.
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