Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Adamu woke up with a start, and he took to his heels, claiming that something was on his trail?
A
in his food
B
giving him the chase
C
hiding near the bed
D
staring at him
Verified Correct Answer: B.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phrase “on his trail” means following him closely or chasing him. So when the sentence says:
“Adamu woke up with a start and took to his heels, claiming that something was on his trail,”
…it means Adamu ran away suddenly because he thought something was chasing him.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11135)