JAMB Use of English 1993 Question 71

Question 71

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: The woman warned her daughter not to ________ with bad boys

  1. A.move
  2. B.be moving
  3. C.be keeping company
  4. D.keep company
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (keep company)

Explanation

The idiom is 'keep company with' someone; the simple infinitive 'not to keep company' fits a warning.