WAEC English Language 2015 Objective — Question 26

Question 26 of 140 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) English Language 2015 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

The government troops extended the olive branch to the rebels. This means that the government troops

A. had reached a critical stage
B. killed a lot of rebels
C. were ready for peaceCorrect
D. defended their territory bravely

Explanation

'Extend/offer an olive branch' means to offer peace or reconciliation, from the biblical dove and olive branch symbol.

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