JAMB English Language 2017 Objective — Question 26

Question 26 of 59 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) English Language 2017 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Dangana put the screw on his sister. This means he

A. A. pressurised and encouraged her
B. B. hindered and discouraged her
C. C. frightened and threatened herCorrect
D. D. flogged and injured her

Explanation

'Put the screw on' means to exert strong psychological pressure to intimidate someone, i.e. frighten/threaten them.

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