JAMB Use of English 1985 Question 46

Question 46

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined phrase: The ceiling of my bed-room fell in and knocked me out.

  1. A.made me unconscious
  2. B.removed me
  3. C.flattened me
  4. D.killed me
  5. E.frightened me
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (made me unconscious)

Explanation

To be knocked out is to be hit so hard that one becomes unconscious.