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WAEC English Language 2020 Objective — Question 11

Question 11 of 80 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) English Language 2020 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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The runner was ______ at fifteen seconds at the end of the race.

  • A. taped
  • B. timedCorrect
  • C. belled
  • D. flagged

Explanation

The appropriate verb is 'timed'. It means to make sure how long it takes for something to happen or for someone to do something; to measure or record the time, duration or how long something lasts.

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