WAEC - English Language (2023 - No. 14)
Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence
Tolu was sanctioned for late coming but his friend was.____
Tolu was sanctioned for late coming but his friend was.____
ignored
released
exempted
pardoned
Explanation
The word 'sanctioned' refers to a penalty for a wrongdoing. The opposite of 'sanctioned' would be to be forgiven or excused, hence the word 'pardoned' is the correct answer.
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