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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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