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JAMB Use of English 1989 Question 78

Question 78

Prepositions

Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s): The contractors were short........ cash even before the project was completed.

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

Answer: D (of)

Explanation

The expression is 'short of' something, meaning not having enough of it.