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WAEC SSCE - English Language - 1996 (Objective)

Question 1 Report

From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
We had to prevail upon him to accept the offer
Answer Details
The word "prevail upon" in the sentence means to persuade or convince someone to do something. Among the options given, the word that is nearest in meaning to "prevail upon" is "persuade."