JAMB Use of English 2012 Question 66

Question 66

Prepositions

Choose the option that best completes the gap(s): He was both a writer and a politician, but he was better ... a singer

  1. A.as if
  2. B.like
  3. C.as
  4. D.to be
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (as)

Explanation

'Better as a singer' means in the role of a singer; 'as' introduces a role.