JAMB Use of English 1979 Question 46

Question 46

Prepositions

Choose the expression or word which best completes the sentence: The members of the panel were ________

  1. A.discussing about it
  2. B.discussing on it
  3. C.discussing upon it
  4. D.discussing it
  5. E.discussing around it.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (discussing it)

Explanation

'Discuss' takes a direct object with no preposition: discussing it.