JAMB - English Language (1985 - No. 51)
In the question below choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap in each sentence:
The principal advised that we pursue this case cautiously, otherwise we are bound to be taken .... by Ada's lies
The principal advised that we pursue this case cautiously, otherwise we are bound to be taken .... by Ada's lies
away
out
in
off
on
Paaiškinimas
The phrase "taken in" means to be deceived or tricked, which fits the context of being cautious to avoid falling for Ada's lies. It's a commonly used idiom in English.