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JAMB Use of English 1988 Question 43

Question 43

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) in italics: The hefty warder came in and all the prisoners snuffed out their cigarettes.

  1. A.extinguished
  2. B.put out
  3. C.squeezed
  4. D.put down
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (extinguished)

Explanation

To snuff out a cigarette is to put out its flame, i.e. extinguish it.