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JAMB English Language 2016 Objective — Question 44

Question 44 of 100 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) English Language 2016 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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44. 'bolt from the blue' or 'a bolt out of the blue' means A. a long-expected event B. a gradual change C. a sudden or unexpected event D. a planned surprise

  • A. a long-expected event
  • B. a gradual change
  • C. a sudden or unexpected event
  • D. a planned surpriseCorrect

Explanation

Idiomatically, bolt from the blue or a bolt out of the blue means a sudden or unexpected event.

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