WAEC English Language 2021 Objective — Question 30

Question 30 of 80 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) English Language 2021 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

30. John may be sincere, but I suspect that he has an axe to grind. This means that John

A. has a selfish motive.Correct
B. differs in opinion.
C. matter to attend to.
D. solution to the problem.

Explanation

To 'have an axe to grind' means to have a personal, often selfish, motive or interest in an issue.

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