JAMB Use of English 1995 Question 94

Question 94

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Fill the gap(s) with the most appropriate option: You must study hard this semester in order to avoid being made ________ ridicule

  1. A.a subject of
  2. B.an object for
  3. C.a subject for
  4. D.an object with
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (an object for)

Explanation

The person laughed at is the object of ridicule, so 'object' is the right noun; of these options 'an object for ridicule' is the acceptable one.