NABTEB English Language 2022 Objective — Question 17
Question 17 of 169 from the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) English Language 2022 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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The smaller boys had always drawn back in fear when the bully raised a fist, but this time they did not ..........
- A. advance
- B. agree
- C. retaliate
- D. recoilCorrect
Explanation
To 'recoil' is to react instinctively with fear or distaste; this time they did not react that way.
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