From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the...

Assessment: WAEC SSCE - English Language - 2014 (Objective) Subject: English Language

Question 1 Report

From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

Corporal punishment is meant to be a deterrent to indiscipline.

Answer Details
The underlined word "deterrent" in this sentence means something that is used to discourage or prevent people from doing something wrong. Among the options, the word that is nearest in meaning to "deterrent" is "discouragement" (Option C), which also means something that discourages or deters someone from doing something.
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