In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:

Osyaku started playing football because he thought it would develop him physically

  • A took up football
  • B picked up football
  • C returned football
  • D took up with football
  • E put in for football
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The correct answer is A. took up football

The option nearest in meaning to the underlined phrase "started playing" is A. "took up football. " This means that Osyaku began playing football as a new activity or hobby.

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