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

Jide is being forced to go to Lagos tomorrow. This means that Jide

  • A will go to Lagos
  • B must go to Lagos
  • C wishes to go to Lagos
  • D is going to Lagos
  • E goes to Lagos
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The correct answer is B. must go to Lagos

The phrase “forced to go” implies that there is an obligation or requirement involved, which aligns closely with the meaning of “must”.

So, in the context of the sentence, “Jide is being forced to go to Lagos tomorrow” means that Jide is required or obligated to go to Lagos tomorrow.

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