JAMB Use of English 1994 Question 45

Question 45

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics: As a matter of fact, we have been trying to step up production

  1. A.maximize
  2. B.decrease
  3. C.suspend
  4. D.increase
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (increase)

Explanation

To step up production is to increase it.