JAMB Use of English 1979 Question 40

Question 40

Prepositions

Choose the expression or word which best completes the sentence: If the company had any delay at the Customs office, it was ________ their own making

  1. A.at
  2. B.of
  3. C.from
  4. D.with
  5. E.through
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (of)

Explanation

The fixed phrase is 'of one's own making', meaning caused by oneself.