SSCE WASSCE 1993 English Language: Antonyms
This post is part of a series touching on the different aspects of 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
1. Mr. Mensah spoke to us in impeccable English, while his wife’s language was …………..
A. excited
B. cheeky
C. faulty
D. Complete
2. The write in his youthful days dealt with fresh themes; now his ideas are rather……
A. monotonous
B. boring
C. lively
D. stale
3. Students who are meticulous usually do better in examinations than ……………ones.
A. dull
B. stupid
C. careless
D. intelligent
4. At the station, while some passengers went off the bus, others …………it.
A. got down
B. got over
C. got on
D. got from
5. Kofi appeared to be nonchalant on hearing the news, but his wife was clearly ……….
A. disturbed
B. plain
C. talkative
D. calm
Answers to SSCE / WASSCE 1993 English Language: Antonyms
1. C - faulty
2. D - stale
3. C - careless
4. C - got on
5. A - disturbed
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