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JAMB Use of English 1980 Question 77

Question 77

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the appropriate option to fill the gap: As a result of the injury sustained on the football field, Segun was ________ with a broken leg for months.

  1. A.laid down
  2. B.laid out
  3. C.laid on
  4. D.laid up
  5. E.laid off
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (laid up)

Explanation

'Laid up' means confined to bed or unable to work because of illness or injury.