JAMB Use of English 2005 Question 67

Question 67

Prepositions

Choose the option that best completes the gap(s): The Bank Manager assured us that there was nothing to worry about.........

  1. A.as regard to the loan
  2. B.with regards to the loan
  3. C.in regard of the loan
  4. D.with regard to the loan
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (with regard to the loan)

Explanation

The standard phrase is 'with regard to' (or 'as regards'); 'regards' with an s is used only for greetings.