NABTEB English Language 2024 Objective — Question 5
Question 5 of 80 from the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) English Language 2024 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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The driver believed he would be castigated by all the passengers but he was ..................
- A. A. encouraged
- B. B. exonerated
- C. C. commendedCorrect
- D. D. released
Explanation
Castigated means severely criticized or condemned. The opposite is commended - a formal way of saying 'praise', often used when expressing approval in a professional setting.
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