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WAEC English Language 2016 Objective — Question 19

Question 19 of 140 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) English Language 2016 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

The policeman tried to ___ money from the motorist.

A. A. exert
B. B. extortCorrect
C. C. exact
D. D. extract

Explanation

'Extort' means obtain by force or threat, fitting a corrupt policeman's demand.

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