UI Post-UTME Use of English 2013 Question 6

Question 6

Vocabulary in Context

Choose the option that best fills the gap or gaps: The management threatened the striking workers with a ________

  1. A.show-off
  2. B.close-up
  3. C.show-down
  4. D.shut-up
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (show-down)

Explanation

A showdown is a final confrontation, which management can threaten strikers with.