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WAEC English Language 2020 Objective — Question 53

Question 53 of 80 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) English Language 2020 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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I told him not to play ______ fire.

  • A. on
  • B. withCorrect
  • C. beneath
  • D. upon

Explanation

'Play with something' is a phrasal verb. It is often used disapprovingly to mean to keep touching, moving, or meddling with something delicate or dangerous. 'Play with fire' is an idiom, which means to act in a way that is very dangerous or risky.

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