JAMB Use of English 1990 Question 77

Question 77

Prepositions

Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s): Attention has shifted to the teaching of Science nowadays..... the usefulness of the Arts.

  1. A.in spite of
  2. B.not minding
  3. C.oblivious to
  4. D.forgetting
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (in spite of)

Explanation

'In spite of' shows contrast: the shift to Science has happened even though the Arts are useful.