Unilorin Post-UTME Use of English 2018 (Model questions) Question 12

Question 12

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Fill in the gap with the appropriate option: Shola read for many hours ---------- of his health

  1. A.at the detriment
  2. B.to the detriment
  3. C.against the detriment
  4. D.In the detriment
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (to the detriment)

Explanation

The idiom is 'to the detriment of', meaning causing harm to.