GCE English Language 2022 Theory — Question 142

Question 142 of 169 from the General Certificate of Education (GCE) English Language 2022 Theory paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

It is better to use ________ rather than persuasion to get witnesses to court.

A. effort
B. coercionCorrect
C. influence
D. pressure

Explanation

'Coercion' (forcing) is opposite in meaning to 'persuasion' (convincing willingly).

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