BECE English 2025 Paper

Concept:The sentence contrasts the minister's harsh treatment of his assistant with his positive treatment of his secretary.Explanation:"Rebukes" means to scold or criticise sharply.The minister rebukes his assistant, so he treats his assistant negatively.For the secretary, the sentence uses "always" to show a consistent, opposite behaviour.The opposite of scolding is praising, and "commends" means to praise formally.Thus, the minister scolds his assistant but always praises his secretary.Answer:B. commends