WAEC 2013 English Language · Question 17

The … of the new king will take place next week

Question

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below. The ....... of the new king will take place next week

  1. A.re-election
  2. B.demolition
  3. C.coronation
  4. D.re-admission

Answer: C. coronation

Explanation written with AI and checked against the answer key

Step 1: Analyze the question We need a word that fits the sentence: "The ....... of the new king will take place next week." The word must describe an event connected with a king who has just taken the throne.

Step 2: Explain the concept This is a vocabulary-in-context question. Look at the key phrase "new king" and ask which event is formally linked to a king.

Step 3: Check each option

  • A. re-election: This means electing someone again. Kings are not usually elected, and "re-" suggests a repeat, which doesn't fit a new king.
  • B. demolition: This means pulling down a building or structure. It makes no sense for a king.
  • C. coronation: This is the ceremony in which a king or queen is formally crowned. It fits perfectly, because a new king is crowned when he takes the throne.
  • D. re-admission: This means admitting someone again, for example into a school. It has nothing to do with a king.

Step 4: Answer The correct option is C. coronation.

Tip: Learn the root word. Corona means "crown," so coronation = crowning. In the same way, a president or governor has an inauguration or swearing-in, and a king has a coronation. Linking each ceremony to its office will help you spot such answers quickly.

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