From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most...
ENGLISH
WAEC 2021
From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that wil, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
It is better to use persuasion rather than .... to get witnesses to court.
- A. effort
- B. coercion
- C. influence
- D. pressure
Correct Answer: C. influence
Explanation
Persuasion: the action or process of persuading someone or of being persuaded to do or believe something. Persuade means to make someone do or believe something by giving them a good reason to do it or by talking to that person and making them believe it
Influence: the power to shape policy or ensure favourable treatment from someone, especially through status, contacts, or wealth.
Post an Explanation Or Report an Error
If you see any wrong question or answer, please leave a comment below and we'll take a look. If you doubt why the selected answer is correct or need additional more details? Please drop a comment or Contact us directly. Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *