JAMB English Language 2016 Objective — Question 42
Question 42 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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42. 'the thin end of the wedge' means A. an obvious solution to a problem B. a large-scale change all at once C. the inconspicuous beginning or initial stage of something that will be unfavorable, cause problems, or bring decline D. a positive turning point
- A. an obvious solution to a problem
- B. a large-scale change all at once
- C. the inconspicuous beginning or initial stage of something that will be unfavorable, cause problems, or bring declineCorrect
- D. a positive turning point
Explanation
This idiomatic statement means: the inconspicuous beginning or initial stage of something that will be unfavorable, cause problems, or bring decline.
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