Question 98
EasyOriginal questionChoose the correct meaning of the phrasal verb in capitals.
The fire alarm WENT OFF in the middle of the exam.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
An alarm that goes off starts ringing suddenly.
Worth noting
Stopped working is the trap: "off" suggests switching off, but an alarm going off is ringing.
- Concept
- The meaning of the phrasal verb "go off"
- Typical timeTypical
- 35 s
- Your timeYours
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