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JAMB Use of English 1998 Question 89

Question 89

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: The hospital was closed ________ because there were no beds to put patients ________

  1. A.again/upon
  2. B.off/on
  3. C.down/at
  4. D.up/in
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (up/in)

Explanation

'Closed up' means shut down, and patients are put 'in' beds.