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WAEC English Language 2019 Objective — Question 28

Question 28 of 145 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) English Language 2019 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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We never expected that Father would read us the riot act. This means that our father

  • A. taught us the riot act
  • B. cautioned us not to be involved in riots
  • C. warned us to stop making troubleCorrect
  • D. encouraged us to make trouble

Explanation

'Read the riot act' means to give someone a strong warning that they must improve their behaviour.

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