JAMB - English Language (1986 - No. 37)
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined:
Though a brilliant student, Binta lost her tongue when she was asked to give the vote of thanks at the end of the Governor's visit to her school.
Though a brilliant student, Binta lost her tongue when she was asked to give the vote of thanks at the end of the Governor's visit to her school.
became dumb
became deaf and dumb
said nothing because she was shy
forgot her native language