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UI Post-UTME Use of English 2014 (Model questions) Question 25

Question 25

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics: She became unconscious when she learnt of her husband's death

  1. A.passed away
  2. B.passed out
  3. C.passed off
  4. D.gave up
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (passed out)

Explanation

To pass out is to faint, i.e. become unconscious; 'pass away' means die.