JAMB English Language 2011 Objective — Question 53
Question 53 of 99 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) English Language 2011 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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The teacher who beat the student was treated with mercy.
- A. disrespect
- B. contempt
- C. vengeance
- D. kindnessCorrect
Explanation
Kindness. The noun 'mercy' means a kind or forgiving attitude toward somebody that you have the power to harm or right to punish; clemency, compassion, gentleness, kindness, lenience, leniency, lenity, mildness, pity, tenderness. Vengeance is the opposite.
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