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WAEC English Language 2020 Objective — Question 28

Question 28 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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People do not often rely on men who allow their exalted position to go to their head. This means that people shun those who

  • A. are highly placed
  • B. are conceited because of their positionCorrect
  • C. are rude because of their position
  • D. do not do their work

Explanation

If something goes to someone's head, it makes them think that they are very important and makes them become conceited — i.e. it makes them sing praises of themselves and become egoistic.

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