JAMB Use of English 2010 Question 80

Question 80

Nouns and Determiners

Choose the option that best completes the gap(s): Vital ... is still spread .... word of mouth in most villages in Africa.

  1. A.information/from
  2. B.information/with
  3. C.information/by
  4. D.information/through
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (information/by)

Explanation

Information passed on by people talking is spread 'by word of mouth', a fixed phrase.