From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: No child..............

Assessment: WAEC SSCE - English Language - 2011 (Objective) Subject: English Language

Question 1 Report

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:

No child................have drawn that picture.

Answer Details
The correct option is "could". The sentence is in the past tense, and it is expressing doubt about whether or not a child was able to draw a certain picture. The word "could" is the past tense of "can," and it means "was able to" or "had the ability to." Therefore, "No child could have drawn that picture" means that it is unlikely that any child had the ability to draw that particular picture. Option A, "can," is incorrect because it is present tense and does not fit the context of the sentence. Option B, "will," is also incorrect because it refers to the future tense, which is not relevant in this sentence. Option D, "may," implies possibility or permission, and it doesn't fit the context of expressing doubt or uncertainty about the ability of a child to draw a particular picture. Therefore, option C, "could," is the best option as it fits the context of the sentence and expresses the intended meaning.

Download The App On Google Playstore

Everything you need to excel in your exams

Green Bridge CBT Mobile App
Personalized AI Learning Chat Assistant
200,000+ Exam Questions Across IGCSE, JAMB, WAEC & NECO
Over 3,900 Lesson Notes
Offline Support - Learn Anytime, Anywhere
Green Bridge Timetable
Literature Summaries & Potential Questions
Track Your Performance & Progress
In-depth Explanations for Comprehensive Learning