JAMB Use of English 1986 Question 89

Question 89

Vocabulary in Context

Choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s): 'We are gradually...... to the end of the programme this afternoon', remarked the chairman of the wedding reception.

A.arriving
B.getting
C.approaching
D.going

Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (getting)

Explanation

'Getting to the end' is the natural phrase; 'approaching' takes no 'to' and 'arriving' takes 'at'.