JAMB Use of English 1998 Question 87

Question 87

Prepositions

Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: The rebels will soon fight back. We have been informed ________ their ________

  1. A.of/predicament
  2. B.about/indulgence
  3. C.on/rearmament
  4. D.as for/advancement
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (on/rearmament)

Explanation

Rebels who will fight back are rearming; 'informed on' (about) their rearmament fits the sense.