WAEC - English Language (2001 - No. 74)

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

He is a dare-devil; I really....be surprised that he has escaped.

ought to

oughtn't

could

couldn't

The sentence would read: "He is a dare-devil; I really couldn't be surprised that he has escaped."

It shows that despite his daredevil nature, the speaker finds it not surprising that he managed to escape.