WAEC - English Language (2001 - No. 33)

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

The businessman anticipated the collapse of the bank.

prevented

caused

foresaw

pre-empted

Explanation

The word "anticipated" means to foresee or expect something before it happens, which is nearest in meaning to "foresaw." It means that the businessman predicted the collapse of the bank.

WAEC - English Language (2001 - No. 33)

Explanation

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