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.
After much debate on the controversial issue, the meeting was............till the next morning.
The company distributed gifts to its staff as an ............. to hard work.
For such a serious offence, Etim was lucky to .......with a fine.
The members of the Association were just rounding......their discussion when the police arrived.
I could not attend the meeting, so I asked my sister to stand.....for me.