WAEC SSCE WASSCE 1994 English Language: 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
1. The WHO has called on all nations to combat the spread of AIDS.A. facilitate
B. dominate
C. practice
D. publish
2. Many residents of the city lost their priceless property as a result of the earthquake.
A. needless
B. careless
C. worthless
D. defenceless
3. It rained incessantly for six hours yesterday.
A. intermittently
B. temporarily
C. persistently
D. slightly
4. Many children find the time of Kyekyekule on television convenient.
A. protracted
B. infrequent
C. punctual
D. unfavourable
5. The factory manager has laid off all indolent workers.
A. studious
B. hardworking
C. riotous
D. redundant
Answers to SSCE / WASSCE 1994 English Language: Antonyms
1. A - facilitate
2. C -worthless
3. A -intermittently
4. D -unfavourable
5. B - hardworkingYou Might Also Like
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