JAMB Use of English 1992 Question 54

Question 54

Synonyms

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) in italics: The company has gone under

  1. A.suffered some loss
  2. B.broken up
  3. C.become broke
  4. D.become bankrupt
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (become bankrupt)

Explanation

When a company goes under, it fails completely and becomes bankrupt.