WAEC SSCE WASSCE 1995 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
11. The students were lauded for their hardwork.
A. criticized
B. dismissed
C. disgraced
D. suppressed
12. My mother is more liberal in her views than my father.
A. unpatriotic
B. intimidating
C. conservative
D. contemptible
13. Many African societies are essentially homogenous.
A. variable
B. organic
C. plain
D. diverse
14. As a result of his affluence Mr. Oye shops at Kingsway only.
A. quality
B. poverty
C. pomp
D. difficulties
15. The judge gave Broni the maximum sentence because he found nothing to say to justify his crime.
A. defend
B. condemn
C. restore
D. pardon
Answers to SSCE / WASSCE 1995 English Language: Antonyms
11. C -vdisgraced
12. C - conservative
13. D - diverse
14. B - poverty
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