JAMB English Language 2007 Objective — Question 24

Question 24 of 96 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) English Language 2007 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

'Igweee! You will live long ___24___,' they declare, bowing respectfully before him.

A. at the throne
B. on the throneCorrect
C. by the throne
D. in the throne

Explanation

The correct preposition to use with 'throne' in this idiomatic expression is 'on': 'You will live long on the throne.'

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