JAMB Use of English 2007 Question 86

Question 86

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option that best completes the gap(s): Our soldiers are starting to zero ________ the enemy.

  1. A.at
  2. B.in on
  3. C.unto
  4. D.on at
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (in on)

Explanation

The phrasal verb is 'zero in on', meaning to aim at or focus on.