WAEC English Language 2021 Objective — Question 2

Question 2 of 80 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) English Language 2021 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

2. It is better to use persuasion rather than ________ to get witnesses to court.

A. effort
B. coercionCorrect
C. influence
D. pressure

Explanation

'Persuasion' means convincing someone willingly; its near-opposite is 'coercion' (forcing/compelling).

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