NECO English Language 2023 Objective — Question 25
Question 25 of 140 from the National Examinations Council (NECO) 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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