JAMB Use of English 1986 Question 96

Question 96

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s): We were trying to study for the examinations last night when the lights....

  1. A.were taken away
  2. B.came off
  3. C.quenched
  4. D.went off
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (went off)

Explanation

When electric lights stop working, they 'go off'.