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Unilorin Post-UTME Use of English 2023 (Model questions) Question 13

Question 13

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option that best completes the sentence: Police officers ________ the area until the bomb was made safe.

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

Answer: B (cordoned off)

Explanation

To 'cordon off' an area is to surround it with a barrier so that people cannot enter.