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Post-UTME English Language 2012 Objective — Question 38

Question 38 of 40 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) English Language 2012 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

His taciturnity amazed everyone in the court during the legal tussle.

A. obliviousness
B. reticenceCorrect
C. sensibility
D. pervasiveness

Explanation

'Taciturnity' (habitual silence) is nearest in meaning to 'reticence'.

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