JAMB English Language 2014 Objective — Question 85

Question 85 of 100 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) English Language 2014 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

She traced her family history... matrilineal descent.

A. in
B. byCorrect
C. with
D. at

Explanation

The correct preposition is 'by', as in tracing one's family history 'by matrilineal descent' (through the mother's line).

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