JAMB English Language 2011 Objective — Question 47

Question 47 of 99 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) English Language 2011 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Okon's company took a hit last year.

A. His company improved last year
B. His company made a huge success last year
C. His company was badly damaged last yearCorrect
D. His company was established last year

Explanation

His company was badly damaged last year. 'Make a hit' (with somebody) is an idiomatic expression which means to be liked very much by somebody when they first meet you while 'Take a hit' is an idiomatic expression which means damaged, or badly affected by something.

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