WAEC 2013 English Language · Question 8

The wise thing to do is not to give … to the temptation.

Question

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below. The wise thing to do is not to give ...... to the temptation.

A.in
B.on
C.for
D.with

Answer: A. in

Explanation written with AI and checked against the answer key

Analyze the question: The sentence needs a preposition that completes the phrasal verb after "give," and the whole phrase must mean "to yield to the temptation."

Explain the concept: In English, the phrasal verb "give in (to)" means to yield, surrender, or stop resisting. It is usually followed by "to" and then the thing you yield to.

In the sentence "not to give ...... to the temptation," the blank comes before "to the temptation," so the phrase becomes "give in to the temptation."

Test each option:

A. give in to the temptation: correct. It means to yield to the temptation.
B. give on to the temptation: not a standard English expression.
C. give for to the temptation: makes no sense.
D. give with to the temptation: not idiomatic.

Full sentence: "The wise thing to do is not to give in to the temptation."

Answer: A. in

Tip: Remember the common "give" phrasal verbs for exams:

give in = surrender or yield
give up = quit
give out = distribute or run out
give away = reveal or donate

When you see "give ... to the temptation/pressure/demands," think "give in.

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