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WAEC Literature in English 2019 Objective — Question 39

Question 39 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Literature in English 2019 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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The underlined expression means

  • A. you have your way by making him angry
  • B. you gain by making his wife cheat on himCorrect
  • C. you will not be delighted at the result
  • D. you will have succeeded in seducing her

Explanation

The expression means gaining by causing Othello's wife to cheat on him — Iago urges Roderigo to befriend Desdemona toward this end.

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