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Unilorin Post-UTME Use of English 2023 (Model questions) Question 1

Question 1

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option that best completes the sentence: It is time your old shoes were ________.

  1. A.cleared up
  2. B.cleared off
  3. C.cleared away
  4. D.cleared in
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (cleared away)

Explanation

To 'clear away' is to remove things that are no longer wanted. 'Clear up' means to tidy and 'clear off' means to go away.