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JAMB Use of English 1989 Question 79

Question 79

Prepositions

Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s): The judge acquitted the accused........ all the eight counts.

  1. A.of
  2. B.on
  3. C.from
  4. D.upon
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (on)

Explanation

A person is acquitted on a charge or count: 'on all the eight counts'.