JAMB Use of English 2006 Question 44

Question 44

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option that best completes the gap(s): For beating.... his coursemate, Agbaji was.... from the university.

  1. A.up/rusticated
  2. B.on/expelled
  3. C.at/removed
  4. D.away/sent out
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (up/rusticated)

Explanation

'Beat up' means to attack someone, and 'rusticated' means suspended from a university.