JAMB Use of English 1991 Question 93

Question 93

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s): The boy who stole the mango was given ________ by an eye witness

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

Answer: C (away)

Explanation

To 'give someone away' is to betray or reveal him.