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JAMB Use of English 1981 Question 27

Question 27

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Fill in the blank space with the best of the five options: The Chairman ruled the impertinent speaker ________

  1. A.according to order
  2. B.out of order
  3. C.contrary to order
  4. D.disorderly
  5. E.correctly
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (out of order)

Explanation

A chairman 'rules a speaker out of order' when the speaker breaks the rules of the meeting.