From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. The press will no longer be free when the new governmen...

Assessment: WAEC SSCE - English Language - 2004 (Objective) Subject: English Language

Question 1 Report

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The press will no longer be free when the new government starts to ............the newspapers
Answer Details
The correct answer is D, "censor." The sentence suggests that the press will no longer be free when the new government starts to take action against newspapers. The word "censor" means to examine, control, or suppress information that is considered harmful or sensitive, which would limit the freedom of the press. Option A, "censure," means to express strong disapproval or criticism, but it does not necessarily involve limiting freedom of the press. Option B, "edit," means to make changes or revisions to a text, but it does not necessarily involve limiting freedom of the press. Option C, "publish," means to release or make something available to the public, but it does not necessarily involve limiting freedom of the press.

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