In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills(s) the gap(s):
I wanted to avail myself .... the opportunity of listening to the lecture, but the lecturer failed to turn up
A
with
B
for
C
of
D
at
Verified Correct Answer: C.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct phrase is "avail oneself of something," which means to take advantage of an opportunity.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #6484)