JAMB English Language 2023 Objective — Question 32

Question 32 of 60 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) English Language 2023 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Hundreds of used items will go under the hammer during the weekend.

A. Unserviceable goods will be publicly destroyed.
B. Impounded household items will be sold to the public before the weekend.
C. Damaged items will be sold next weekend.
D. Many old items will be auctioned this weekend.Correct

Explanation

"Go under the hammer" is an idiom meaning to be sold at auction, matching "many old items will be auctioned this weekend."

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