JAMB 2011 English Language · Question 58

Audu took these actions purely … his own career?

Question

Choose the option that best completes the gap(s). Audu took these actions purely ...... his own career?

A.on furtherance of
B.in furtherance of
C.to furtherance in
D.in furtherance with

Answer: B. in furtherance of

Explanation written with AI and checked against the answer key

Analyze the question: The gap needs the correct preposition to go with the phrase "furtherance of his own career." This tests fixed expressions (collocations).

Explain the concept: "In furtherance of" is a set phrase meaning "to help advance or promote something." It is always followed by "of", and it is used with the preposition "in". For example:

"He donated money in furtherance of the school's growth."
"She took the course in furtherance of her ambitions."

Solution: Let's test each option.

A. "on furtherance of": "on" is not used with this phrase. Wrong.
B. "in furtherance of": this is the correct fixed expression. Right.
C. "to furtherance in": neither preposition is correct, and "in" after "furtherance" is wrong. Wrong.
D. "in furtherance with": "in furtherance" is right, but it must be followed by "of", not "with". Wrong.

The completed sentence reads: Audu took these actions purely in furtherance of his own career.

This means Audu acted purely to advance his own career, which fits the context.

Answer: B

Tip: Memorize "in furtherance of" as a single block, just like "in pursuit of," "in view of," and "in respect of." For JAMB English, many preposition questions test fixed phrases, so learn the whole phrase instead of guessing each word.

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