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Post-UTME English Language 2005 Objective — Question 14

Question 14 of 73 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) English Language 2005 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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It is claimed that the volcano near New Orleans is extinct (nearest in meaning to 'extinct')

  • A. dominant
  • B. inactive
  • C. deadCorrect
  • D. disused

Explanation

'Extinct' (of a volcano) means it will never erupt again, i.e. permanently dead/inactive.

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