English Language
JAMB 1979
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words :
He got a standing ovation for his speech
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A.
He stood up to receive the applause
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B.
The audience stood up and applauded as he finished his speech
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C.
Both he and the audience stood up at the end of his speech
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D.
He stood up to make the speech
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E.
He was applauded for the speech
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
A standing ovation refers to a situation where an audience stands up while applauding to show great appreciation for a performance or speech.
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