JAMB Use of English 1991 Question 55

Question 55

Prepositions

Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s): I wanted to avail myself ________ the opportunity of listening to the lecture, but the lecturer failed to turn up

  1. A.with
  2. B.for
  3. C.of
  4. D.at
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (of)

Explanation

The correct expression is 'avail oneself of' something.