WAEC English Language 2022 Objective — Question 17
Question 17 of 120 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) English Language 2022 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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The smaller boys had always drawn back in fear when the bully raised a fist, but this time they did not ......
- A. advance
- B. agree
- C. retaliate
- D. recoilCorrect
Explanation
To 'recoil' means to retreat/pull back in fear. The sentence states they did NOT do this action this time, meaning previously they would draw back/recoil.
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