WAEC SSCE WASSCE 2005 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.
72. The measures the manager took to halt the workers’ plans rather …………….them.
A. advanced
B. unified
C. eluded
D. compounded
73. The editor’s intention was to expand the manuscript and not……….it.
A. lessen
B. decrease
C. shorten
D. reduce
74. Having been advised not to isolate herself from the village folk, Aba freely….with them.
A. played
B. conversed
C. mingled
D. lived
75. The man everybody thought was haughty turned to be ………..
A. humble
B. stupid
C. selfish
D. hopeful
76. In politics, diplomacy pays more than ………..
A. frankness
B. realities
C. promises
D. planning
77. Whether Kojo contradicts or …. Kwame’s story, I will still discuss the matter with their parents.
A. completes
B. contends
C. corrects
D. confirms
Answers to SSCE / WASSCE 2005 English: Antonyms
72. D - compounded
73. A - lessen
74. C - mingled
75. A - humble
76. A -frankness
77. D - confirms
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