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JAMB Use of English 2024 Question 35

Question 35

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: The frightening explosion in the factory ________ whole wing

  1. A.washed out
  2. B.wiped out
  3. C.rooted out
  4. D.flushed out
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (wiped out)

Explanation

To wipe out is to destroy completely, which is what an explosion does to a wing of a building.