JAMB - English Language (2024 - No. 202)
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
His persistently poor performance is already driving his parents round the bend.
making his parents sad
making his parents mad
driving his parents into a corner
causing his parents some problems
توضیح
The phrase "driving someone round the bend" is an idiomatic expression that means to cause frustration or distress. While "mad" (option B) might seem like a close option, "causing his parents some problems" is the most accurate choice in this context, as it suggests that the poor performance is creating difficulty for the parents.