JAMB - English Language (1985 - No. 24)
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase:
The class as a whole will have a lecture on scarce commodities tomorrow.
The class as a whole will have a lecture on scarce commodities tomorrow.
argument
delibration
dispute
conference
talk
Selitys
The sentence is: "The class as a whole will have a lecture on scarce commodities tomorrow." A "talk" is the best synonym. A "lecture" is a talk given to teach or inform an audience on a specific subject.