choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence. Dr. Azeez declined the offer to chair the...

Assessment: WAEC SSCE - English Language - 2020 (Objective) Subject: English Language

Question 1 Report

choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

 

Dr. Azeez declined the offer to chair the meeting.

Answer Details
In the sentence "Dr. Azeez declined the offer to chair the meeting," the underlined word "declined" means "refused". In other words, Dr. Azeez did not agree to or accept the offer to chair the meeting. Therefore, the correct option is "refused".
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