WAEC 2014 English Language · Question 90

I received an award … my outstanding performance in the debate.

Question

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence. I received an award ....... my outstanding performance in the debate.

A.for
B.through
C.in
D.over

Answer: A. for

Explanation written with AI and checked against the answer key

Step 1: Analyze the question The sentence needs a preposition that links "an award" to the reason it was given: "my outstanding performance in the debate."

Step 2: Explain the concept In English, we use the preposition for to show the reason or purpose behind an award, reward, or praise. Common examples:

an award for bravery
a prize for excellence
praised for hard work

Step 3: Test each option

A. for: "I received an award for my outstanding performance in the debate." This is correct and natural. It shows the reason for the award.
B. through: "an award through my performance" suggests a means or channel, not a reason. It sounds wrong.
C. in: "an award in my performance" makes no sense here.
D. over: "an award over my performance" is not idiomatic. "Over" is not used to give the reason for an award.

Step 4: Answer The correct option is A. for.

Tip: When you see words like award, prize, reward, thanks, praise, or recognition, ask yourself, "What was it given for?" The preposition is almost always for. Learn these collocations (words that naturally go together), because WASSCE, NECO, and JAMB love testing them.

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