From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word. The clerk was dismi...
Assessment:WAEC SSCE - English Language - 2008 (Objective)Subject:English Language
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The clerk was dismissed for dereliction of duty.
Answer Details
The word that is nearest in meaning to "dereliction" is "negligence" because it refers to the failure to take proper care or perform one's duties adequately.