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Post-UTME English Language 2009 Objective — Question 13

Question 13 of 21 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) English Language 2009 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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The sales boys traded on their master's kindness. (nearest in meaning)

  • A. they traded with him because he was kind
  • B. they traded with his money because he was kind
  • C. because he was kind, they traded with others
  • D. they took advantage of his kindnessCorrect

Explanation

'To trade on someone's kindness' means to exploit/take advantage of it.

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