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JAMB Use of English 2011 Question 51

Question 51

Antonyms

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics: The warring communities were coerced into negotiating a settlement.

  1. A.driven
  2. B.compelled
  3. C.persuaded
  4. D.pressured
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Answer: C (persuaded)

Explanation

To coerce is to force someone. The option that is not force is 'persuaded', where people agree because they are convinced. 'Driven', 'compelled' and 'pressured' all mean forced.