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WAEC English Language 2015 Objective — Question 9

Question 9 of 140 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) English Language 2015 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

False witnesses castigate rather than ..... the accused.

A. expose
B. appease
C. punish
D. exonerateCorrect

Explanation

To castigate is to criticize; its opposite is to exonerate (free from blame).

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