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NABTEB English Language 2023 Objective — Question 25

Question 25 of 140 from the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) English Language 2023 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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One of the athletes was disqualified because she jumped the gun. This means that she started A. too soon B. on time C. hurriedly D. without permission

  • A. too soonCorrect
  • B. on time
  • C. hurriedly
  • D. without permission

Explanation

'Jumped the gun' is an idiom meaning to start an action prematurely, before the proper signal.

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