Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, out of the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the underlined part of the sentence.

The defendant was grateful for the judge's clemency.

  1. patience

  2. mercy

  3. relaxed attitude

  4. politeness

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Clemency means the quality of being clement; disposition to show forbearance, compassion or forgiveness in judging or punishing; leniency; mercy.