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JAMB Use of English 1997 Question 89

Question 89

Vocabulary in Context

Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: The protesters, unable to pull down the statue, ________ it from its fixtures.

  1. A.wrenched
  2. B.pushed
  3. C.towed
  4. D.burnt
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Answer: A (wrenched)

Explanation

To 'wrench' something from its fixtures is to pull it off with a violent twist.