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Difficulty: EasyPhrasal Verbs and Prepositional Verbs

Due to the recent economic downturn, the management board decided to __________ all non-essential administrative expenses. Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence?

  1. dispense withAnswer
  2. B
    dispense to
  3. C
    dispense off
  4. D
    dispense from

Answer

dispense with
The phrase 'dispense with' is a standard prepositional verb meaning to forego, cease using, or discard something that is no longer essential.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze sentence context and meaning required
The sentence requires a verb structure meaning to eliminate, forego, or get rid of unnecessary administrative expenses.
The phrase 'cut costs' during an economic downturn implies stopping or doing without non-essential spending.
2
Select the prepositions paired with 'dispense'
The standard prepositional verb 'dispense with' precisely means to manage without or put aside unnecessary items.
Matching the verb with the correct particle 'with' produces the intended standard English meaning required by JAMB.

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Phrasal Verbs and Prepositional Verbs (Fixed Prepositional Collocations)
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