Unilorin Post-UTME Use of English 2015 (Model questions) Question 3

Question 3

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option that best completes the sentence or explains the phrasal verb or idiom: Our soldiers are starting to zero _______ the enemy

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

Answer: D (in on)

Explanation

To 'zero in on' a target is to aim at it precisely.