Unilorin Post-UTME Use of English 2022 (Model questions) Question 7

Question 7

Prepositions

Choose the option that best completes the sentence: We want the chairman to preside ________ the general meeting.

  1. A.on
  2. B.at
  3. C.over
  4. D.in
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (over)

Explanation

We 'preside over' a meeting, meaning we are in charge of it.