JAMB - English Language (2005 - No. 65)
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
Courteously, Ade stood back to let his teacher go first through the door
Courteously, Ade stood back to let his teacher go first through the door
calmly
politely
carefully
patiently
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The word "courteously" means in a polite, considerate, or mannerly way. In the context of the sentence, Ade is showing courtesy by standing back and letting his teacher go through the door first. Therefore, the word "polite" in option B is the closest in meaning to "courteously." Both words convey the idea of behaving with good manners and showing respect.