Post-UTME English Language 2009 Objective — Question 14
Question 14 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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Jide is something else? He can sell snow to the Eskimos. (nearest in meaning)
- A. he is very good at sellingCorrect
- B. Jide is ticklish
- C. Jide sells snow
- D. Jide is very wise
Explanation
Selling snow to Eskimos (who already have plenty) is a classic idiom for exceptional persuasive/sales ability.
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