JAMB Use of English 1979 Question 93

Question 93

Prepositions

Choose the word or expression which best completes the sentence: The boycott of classes last year by under-graduates resulted ________ the temporary closure of Nigerian Universities

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

Answer: B (in)

Explanation

'Result in' introduces the effect; 'result from' introduces the cause.