JAMB Use of English 1991 Question 73

Question 73

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s): The school will ________ for Easter in another six weeks

  1. A.break off
  2. B.break away
  3. C.break out
  4. D.break up
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (break up)

Explanation

When a school closes for a holiday it 'breaks up'.