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WAEC English Language 2024 Objective — Question 5

Question 5 of 140 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) English Language 2024 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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5. The driver believed he would be castigated by all the passengers but he was ..........

  • A. encouraged
  • B. exonerated
  • C. commendedCorrect
  • D. released

Explanation

Commended (praised) is the opposite of castigated (scolded).

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