WAEC SSCE WASSCE 2000 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
36. We all expected the judge to concur with the jury’s verdict but he……..with them.
A. conferred
B. consulted
C. disagreed
D. fought
37. Although Jane is stingy, her husband is is ……………
A. supportive
B. wicked
C. generous
D. careless
38. A lot of people pay more attention to their physical needs than to their………needs.
A. financial
B. moral
C. basic
D. spiritual
39. The teacher condemned Naomi’s conduct but …. Ekua’s reaction.
A. approved
B. defended
C. respect
D. exposed
40. The housemaster should have dealt …… with the student instead of punishing him severely.
A. kindly
B. openly
C. freely
D. leniently
Answers to SSCE / WASSCE 2000 English: Antonyms
36. C - disagreed
37. C - generous
38. D - basic
39. A - approved
40. D - leniently
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