Multiple choice

In the UK, children under 16 are ......... from prescription charges.

  1. exempt

  2. evasive

  3. famished

  4. excessive

  5. extravagant

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A Correct answer
Explanation

'Exempt' means freed from an obligation or not subject to a rule - children under 16 being 'exempt from prescription charges' means they don't have to pay. This is the correct term for being excused from payment.