JAMB - English Language (1988 - No. 58)

In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s).:
The Inspector of Education who made several trips on bad road returned yesterday completely .... by fever

brought down

put down

worn down

worn off

Explanation

To be "worn down" by fever means to be weakened or exhausted by fever. "Worn down" means physically or mentally exhausted.

A. brought down means to be defeated or caused to fall.

B. put down means placing something down or criticizing someone.

D. worn off means gradually disappearing or diminishing (such as the effects of medicine)

JAMB - English Language (1988 - No. 58)

Explanation

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