NECO English Language 2023 Objective — Question 78

Question 78 of 140 from the National Examinations Council (NECO) English Language 2023 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

...to protect himself by ______ the punches as they came. A. parrying B. defending C. dubbling D. dodging

A. parryingCorrect
B. defending
C. dubbling
D. dodging

Explanation

'Parrying' is the act of blocking or deflecting an opponent's punch, the correct boxing term here.

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