WAEC 2015 English Language · Question 15

He finally hit … the idea of travelling abroad

Question

From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the words or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. He finally hit.......the idea of travelling abroad

A.out
B.at
C.on
D.up

Answer: C. on

Explanation written with AI and checked against the answer key

Analyze the question: The sentence needs a particle that completes a phrasal verb meaning "to discover or think of an idea suddenly."

Explain the concept: The phrasal verb "hit on/upon" means to discover or think of something, usually by chance or suddenly.

She hit on a brilliant solution.
He hit upon the idea of starting a business.

Other options don't fit:

hit out means to attack or criticize (hit out at someone).
hit at means to aim a blow at someone or something. It doesn't mean to think of an idea.
hit up is informal, meaning to ask someone for something or to contact them. It does not fit here.

Solution: "He finally hit on the idea of travelling abroad" means he finally came up with or thought of the idea of travelling abroad.

Tip: Remember "hit on/upon = think of or discover." When you see "hit ___ the idea/plan/solution," choose on or upon. Learning common phrasal verbs like come up with, hit on, think of will help you in the Lexis and Structure section.

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