JAMB Use of English 1988 Question 67

Question 67

Prepositions

Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s): ...... to your request, we have decided to provide the necessary information.

  1. A.As regards
  2. B.With regards
  3. C.With regard
  4. D.Regarding
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (With regard)

Explanation

The correct phrase is 'with regard to'; 'with regards' is a greeting, and 'as regards'/'regarding' do not take 'to'.