WAEC - English Language (2017 - No. 50)
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.
The spectators had endure the heat _____
as they could
as best as they could
as best they could
as they could best
Açıklama
In this sentence, "as best they could" is an idiomatic phrase that means "to the best of their ability" or "in the best way possible for them." It's a common expression used to indicate that people are doing their utmost given the circumstances.