JAMB Use of English 1987 Question 88

Question 88

Prepositions

Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s): The poor little kid has been down.... fever these few days.

  1. A.with
  2. B.from
  3. C.in
  4. D.for
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (with)

Explanation

The phrase is 'down with' an illness.