WAEC English Language 2019 Objective — Question 10

Question 10 of 145 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) English Language 2019 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

The arrival of the riot police at our campus ____ the tension rather than mitigate it.

A. lengthened
B. heightenedCorrect
C. prolonged
D. created

Explanation

If a tension is mitigated, it is made less harmful. The opposite of mitigate is to worsen or heighten.

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