WAEC SSCE WASSCE 2002 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 focus 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
47. We thought we had a refined leader in Stephen but he proved to be ……..
A. uneducated
B. ignorant
C. illiterate
D. uncouth
48. When Salamatu was promoted, she rose from the bottom to the …..of her career.
A. apex
B. level
C. median
D. summit
49. Instead of treating their leaders with respect, the students….them.
A. scorned
B. condemned
C. hated
D. avoided
50. They made nasty comments about John but I found him…..
A. beautiful
B. humble
C. pleasant
D. honest
51. This book is ……..but there are some exciting portions.
A. Uncivilized
B. Lengthy
C. Unpleasant
D. boring
Answers to SSCE / WASSCE 2002 English: Antonyms
47. D - uncouth
48. A - apex
49. A - scorned
50. C - pleasant
51. D -boring
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