The king's son was <u>banished</u> due to the political rivalry.
Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/group of words. Select the option that is <strong>NEAREST IN MEANING</strong> to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
- A. deported ✓
- B. called back
- C. accepted
- D. notified
Correct Answer: A. deported
Explanation
Banished means to be sent away or exiled, which is synonymous with deported.
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