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JAMB Use of English 1988 Question 73

Question 73

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s): Ebun..... the edge of the cliff after his shoes had failed to grip.

  1. A.fell down
  2. B.fell off
  3. C.fell away
  4. D.fell from
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Answer: B (fell off)

Explanation

He fell off the edge of the cliff; 'fall off' is used for coming down from an edge or surface.