Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s) Garba acquiesced______their decision

Analyze the question: This tests dependent prepositions, meaning which preposition naturally follows a particular verb. The verb here is acquiesce.

Explain the concept: Acquiesce means to accept something reluctantly but without protest, or to agree quietly. It is normally followed by in (acquiesce in a decision) or sometimes to (acquiesce to a demand). "To" is not among the options, so we look for "in".

Solution:

• A. acquiesced for is wrong. "For" does not collocate with this verb.
• B. acquiesced on is wrong. It is not a recognised pattern.
• C. acquiesced in is correct. "Garba acquiesced in their decision" means he accepted their decision without objecting.
• D. acquiesced by is wrong. "By" does not fit the meaning.

Correct answer: C (in)

Tip: Memorise common verb and preposition pairs for the Use of English paper, for example acquiesce in, comply with, abstain from, insist on, consist of. When you see a rarely used verb like "acquiesce", ask yourself which preposition you have seen with it. JAMB often tests exactly these fixed pairs.