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WAEC English Language 2018 Objective — Question 17

Question 17 of 139 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) English Language 2018 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Unfortunately, corruption is the __ of most African countries

A. venom
B. baneCorrect
C. disaster
D. backbone

Explanation

'Bane' means a cause of persistent trouble/unhappiness — fits 'the bane of'.

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