English 2023 Q100: Choose the one nearest in meaning to the word(s) in bracket. This type of response is [typical] of a lazy teacher.
Source: JAMB · 2023
Choose the one nearest in meaning to the word(s) in bracket. This type of response is [typical] of a lazy teacher.
Explanation
“Typical” means showing the usual qualities of a person or thing.
“Characteristic” has the same meaning: a response typical of a lazy teacher is one that shows a lazy teacher’s character.
“Universal” means found everywhere, which is too strong. “Symptomatic” suggests a sign of a problem, which is close but less exact.
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