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JAMB Use of English 1979 Question 41

Question 41

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the expression or word which best completes the sentence: There is an obvious need to ward ________ enemy attacks

  1. A.away
  2. B.against
  3. C.out
  4. D.apart
  5. E.off
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Answer: E (off)

Explanation

To 'ward off' an attack is to prevent it or turn it away.