JAMB English Language 2019 Objective — Question 31

Question 31 of 60 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) English Language 2019 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Instead of telling him to prolong the speech, let him _____ it.

A. placate
B. abridgeCorrect
C. remain
D. detain

Explanation

'Abridge' means to shorten a piece of writing or speech, which is the opposite of prolonging the speech as instructed, unlike 'placate' (calm someone down), 'remain,' or 'detain.'

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