From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the ...
Assessment:WAEC SSCE - English Language - 1993 (Objective)Subject:English Language
From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
The court restrained the company from laying off the striking workers.
Answer Details
The word that is closest in meaning to "restrained" in this sentence is "prevented." The court issued an order that stopped the company from laying off the striking workers. "Prevented" means to stop something from happening, which is what the court did by restraining the company.