WAEC English Language 2020 Objective — Question 23
Question 23 of 80 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) English Language 2020 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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The man has lost a lot and he only keeps up appearances by driving a big car. This means that the man
- A. intends to work harder
- B. pretends that all is wellCorrect
- C. wants everybody to see him
- D. wants to please his people
Explanation
To keep up appearances means to keep an outward show of prosperity or good behaviour when you are now actually the opposite. Example: 'The man is trying to keep up appearance even though he has lost his job'.
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