JAMB Use of English 1988 Question 68

Question 68

Vocabulary in Context

Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s): The price of everything seems to have.... up in the last few months.

  1. A.climbed
  2. B.shot
  3. C.risen
  4. D.flared
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (shot)

Explanation

Prices that 'shoot up' rise suddenly and sharply; 'risen' and 'climbed' do not need 'up'.