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JAMB Use of English 1988 Question 50

Question 50

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) in italics: When the man lost his two sons in a motor accident, he cracked up

  1. A.became broken-hearted
  2. B.became inconsolable
  3. C.became slightly deranged
  4. D.became temperamental
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (became slightly deranged)

Explanation

To 'crack up' is to break down mentally under strain. Of the options, only 'became slightly deranged' describes the mind giving way; the others describe sadness.