JAMB Use of English 1990 Question 86

Question 86

Prepositions

Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s): The answers to the questions were discussed ..... the students.

  1. A.between
  2. B.by
  3. C.for
  4. D.to
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (by)

Explanation

In this passive sentence the doers are introduced by 'by': discussed by the students.