WAEC - English Language (1997 - No. 15)
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The power failure ........normal services for days
The power failure ........normal services for days
activated
energized
paralyzed
deadened
frozened
Explanation
The word "paralysed" means to render something unable to function or operate properly. It means that the lack of power has caused the services to stop functioning.