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Post-UTME English Language 2015 Objective — Question 1

Question 1 of 55 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) English Language 2015 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Mrs Ahmed made the promise with her tongue in her cheek.

  • A. She should not be taken seriously.Correct
  • B. She was shy as she spoke.
  • C. She could not be heard because her tongue was hidden.
  • D. She should not be believed because of the special way she made the promise.

Explanation

"Tongue in cheek" means something said ironically or not seriously.

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