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JAMB Use of English 1984 Question 53

Question 53

Prepositions

The most stupid boy in the class passed the examination contrary...... the expectation of many people.

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

Answer: D (to)

Explanation

The fixed phrase is 'contrary to', meaning the opposite of.