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WAEC English Language 2021 Objective — Question 5

Question 5 of 80 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) English Language 2021 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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5. The old man rebuked the thug and his children ________ him for doing so.

  • A. commendedCorrect
  • B. embraced
  • C. thanked
  • D. supported

Explanation

'Rebuked' means to scold/criticize; its opposite is 'commended' (praised).

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