In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s).:
The Inspector of Education who made several trips on bad road returned yesterday completely .... by fever
A
brought down
B
put down
C
worn down
D
worn off
Verified Correct Answer: C.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
To be "worn down" by fever means to be weakened or exhausted by fever. "Worn down" means physically or mentally exhausted.
A. brought down means to be defeated or caused to fall.
B. put down means placing something down or criticizing someone.
D. worn off means gradually disappearing or diminishing (such as the effects of medicine)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #5609)