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 doctor's .................was that the patient was suffering from cancer.
I was advised to open a..........account with the bank if I wanted to pay in cheques.
The pastor addressed his..............in a sonorous voice.
Many African leaders try to cling.........to power.
The civilian head of state was........in a military coup détat.