WAEC SSCE WASSCE 1999 English: Antonyms
This post is part of a series touching on the different aspects of SSCE / WASSCE English past questions. In the first series of posts, we are focusing on antonyms (opposite in meaning).
SECTION 1: In the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words letterd A to D, choose the one word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
ANTONYMS
31. Many Christians often forget the temporal responsibilities of their leaders.
A. material
B. permanent
C. secular
D. spiritual
32. The Minister of Finance was condemned by some men who thought he had been mismanaging the economy.
A. ridiculed
B. lured
C. lauded
D. supported
33. We have been advised not to do things that are abominable.
A. pleasing
B. strange
C. popular
D. colourful
34. Dede was very listless after her protracted illness.
A. energetic
B. indifferent
C. depressed
D. determined
35. Opoku made an invaluable contribution during the group discussion.
A. worthless
B. substantial
C. an incredible
D. an incomprehensible
Answers to SSCE / WASSCE 1999 English: Antonyms
31. D - spiritual
32. C - lauded
33. A - pleasing
34. A - energetic
35. A - worthless
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