JAMB - English Language (1988 - No. 25)
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
When the man lost his two sons in a motor accident, he cracked up
When the man lost his two sons in a motor accident, he cracked up
became broken-hearted
became inconsolable
became slightly deranged
became temperamental
Explanation
The phrase "cracked up" is an idiomatic expression that means to lose emotional control or become mentally disturbed, in response to a traumatic event. In this case, it refers to the man losing his sons and experiencing a psychological breakdown.
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