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Post-UTME Biology 2006 Objective — Question 19

Question 19 of 40 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Biology 2006 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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My friend will hate his uncle forever because he left him in the lurch at his hour of need. (nearest in meaning to 'left him in the lurch')

  • A. abandoned himCorrect
  • B. Punished him
  • C. disrespected him
  • D. despised him

Explanation

'To leave someone in the lurch' means to abandon them in a difficult situation.

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