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JAMB Use of English 2010 Question 83

Question 83

Vocabulary in Context

Choose the option that best completes the gap(s): The man was happy that his son confessed his guilt and so the others were ....

  1. A.implicated
  2. B.accused
  3. C.punished
  4. D.exonerated
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (exonerated)

Explanation

Because the son confessed, the others were cleared of blame, that is, exonerated, which is why the man was happy.