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WAEC SSCE - English Language - 2008 (Objective)

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:
The moon seemed to be sailing through the clouds........a ship thrusting its way through a stormy ocean
Answer Details
The word that best completes the sentence is "like." In the sentence, the speaker is comparing the moon's movement to that of a ship moving through a stormy ocean. The word "like" is used to make a comparison between two things that are similar in some way. It is the most appropriate word to use in this context because it indicates a similarity in movement between the moon and a ship. The other options are not appropriate for this context. "As" is used to indicate a degree of similarity, but it does not indicate a direct comparison between two things. "As to" is a phrase that is used to introduce a topic, but it does not make sense in this sentence. "As for" is a phrase that is used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement, which is not necessary in this context.