JAMB Use of English 1978 Question 37

Question 37

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option that best conveys the meaning of the underlined portion: The result of his experiment represents a break through in medical science

  1. A.an outstanding success
  2. B.catastrophe
  3. C.an end to such experiments
  4. D.a breaking point
  5. E.a colossal failure
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (an outstanding success)

Explanation

A breakthrough is an important new discovery or achievement, so it is an outstanding success.