choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence. The boy was reluctant to carry out the or...

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.

 

The boy was reluctant to carry out the order of his senior

Answer Details
In the sentence "The boy was reluctant to carry out the order of his senior," the underlined word "reluctant" means "unwilling". In other words, the boy was hesitant or not eager to follow the order of his senior. Therefore, the correct option is "unwilling".

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