JAMB Use of English 1979 Question 36

Question 36

Prepositions

Choose the expression or word which best completes the sentence: The Chairman of the Company was very sympathetic ________ his staff

  1. A.to
  2. B.at
  3. C.for
  4. D.from
  5. E.on
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (to)

Explanation

'Sympathetic' takes 'to' (or 'towards') a person.