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JAMB Use of English 1984 Question 38

Question 38

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words: The new Inspector decided that the culprits should be brought to book.

  1. A.should have their names recorded in a book
  2. B.should be brought before him to show whether they could read or not
  3. C.should be booked
  4. D.should be jailed
  5. E.should be made to answer for their conduct.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (should be made to answer for their conduct.)

Explanation

To 'bring someone to book' is to make them account for, or be punished for, what they did.