JAMB Use of English 1990 Question 87

Question 87

Prepositions

Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s): I can always depend...... my father for my survival.

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

Answer: A (on)

Explanation

'Depend' takes 'on' (or 'upon'): depend on someone.