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Post-UTME English Language 2013 Objective — Question 18

Question 18 of 70 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) English Language 2013 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Mrs. Alabi was not around when her case was called and none of her colleagues was willing to hold brief for her. This means that:

  • A. Her colleagues were afraid
  • B. She was not trusted
  • C. Her colleagues did not want to represent herCorrect
  • D. She had quarreled with her colleagues

Explanation

'Hold brief for' means to represent someone in their absence; none being willing means none wanted to represent her.

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