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JAMB Use of English 1992 Question 50

Question 50

Synonyms

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) in italics: The police ran the criminal to earth

  1. A.jailed him
  2. B.knocked him down
  3. C.discovered him
  4. D.buried him
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (discovered him)

Explanation

To run someone to earth is an idiom meaning to find them after a long search.