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JAMB Use of English 1990 Question 89

Question 89

Prepositions

Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s): The Director is...... pains to ensure the success of the programme.

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

Answer: B (at)

Explanation

The idiom is 'at pains to do something', meaning taking great care to do it.