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JAMB Use of English 2012 Question 74

Question 74

Prepositions

Choose the option that best completes the gap(s): She was... the verge of tears.

  1. A.at
  2. B.on
  3. C.by
  4. D.with
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Answer: B (on)

Explanation

The idiom is 'on the verge of', meaning very close to.