WAEC English Language 2019 Objective — Question 41

Question 41 of 145 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) English Language 2019 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

You have no excuse ____ late.

A. of being
B. to being
C. been for
D. for beingCorrect

Explanation

The noun 'excuse' collocates with the preposition 'for', followed by a gerund (-ing verbal noun): 'You have no excuse for being late'.

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