JAMB Use of English 1980 Question 78

Question 78

Prepositions

Choose the appropriate option to fill the gap: The Principal was able to establish a functional language laboratory for school because he acted ________ the advice of experts on the subject

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

Answer: D (on)

Explanation

The idiom is 'act on someone's advice', meaning to do what they advised.