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JAMB Use of English 1978 Question 70

Question 70

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option that most suitably fills the space: The frightening explosion in the factory.... whole wing

  1. A.washed out
  2. B.wiped out
  3. C.rooted out
  4. D.flushed out
  5. E.cleared out
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (wiped out)

Explanation

To 'wipe out' is to destroy completely. The explosion wiped out the whole wing.