WAEC English Language 2021 Objective — Question 63

Question 63 of 80 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) English Language 2021 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

63. In spite of all their shortcomings, we cannot ________ admire them.

A. only
B. butCorrect
C. also
D. still

Explanation

'Cannot but admire' is a fixed expression meaning 'cannot help but admire' — using the conjunction 'but' to mean 'except'.

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