WASSCE 2022 English Past Questions Section 5

In the following passage the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four choices are offered in columns lettered A to D. For each numbered gap, choose from the options provided for that number, the word that is most suitable to fill the gap.

In a democracy, political parties are formed and citizens have a —41— under the constitution to join any. But that is only the beginning of the process. There are —42— to be held as candidates have to —43— in order to be elected. This is because they have to win the confidence of the people in their —44—. Another important factor is the party’s —45— which spells out its —46— for the people. The winner has to swear an —47— to serve their country, at whatever level, for a specified —48— after which one may be —49— to stand again. But that again depends on the approval of the —50—.