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Post-UTME English Language 2012 Objective — Question 35

Question 35 of 40 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) English Language 2012 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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The boxer fizzled out just in the sixth round.

  • A. knocked out his opponent
  • B. showed off his talents
  • C. became tired but fought on spiritedly
  • D. surrendered rather disappointinglyCorrect

Explanation

'Fizzled out' means to end weakly/disappointingly after a promising start.

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