JAMB English Language 2021 Objective — Question 51

Question 51 of 60 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) English Language 2021 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

The professors complained that they were hemmed _____ and could do little in the face of oppressive government.

A. inCorrect
B. on
C. with
D. at

Explanation

'Hemmed in' is the idiomatic expression meaning to be restricted, surrounded, or constrained.

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