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

Ike is head over heels in love with Ngozi. This means that

  • A Ike is friendly with Ngozi
  • B Ike is trying to fall in love with Ngozi
  • C Ngozi fell on Ike's heel and both of them fell in love
  • D Ike is madly in love with Ngozi
  • E none of the above
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The correct answer is D. Ike is madly in love with Ngozi

The phrase "head over heels in love" means to be deeply or intensely in love with someone. It implies a strong and passionate romantic affection for the person mentioned.

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