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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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