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JAMB Use of English 1993 Question 66

Question 66

Prepositions

Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: The policemen who were to keep watch connived ________ the robber's escape

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

Answer: B (at)

Explanation

To 'connive at' something is to secretly allow a wrong act, such as an escape, to happen. We connive with a person, not with an event.