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JAMB Use of English 1980 Question 71

Question 71

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the word or phrase which has the same meaning as the underlined word or words: The two boxers were neck and neck up till the sixth round but in the seventh and final round, the bigger one lost ground

  1. A.could no longer stand on his feet
  2. B.failed to maintain his position
  3. C.was beaten
  4. D.became dizzy
  5. E.became a punching bag
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (failed to maintain his position)

Explanation

To lose ground is to fall behind after being level, that is, to fail to keep one's position.