WAEC SSCE WASSCE 1997 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
21. In his youth, Bawa was so cowardly that everyone was surprised at his sudden ……
A. fear
B. bravery
C. severity
D. extravagance
22. Though many of the toys were inexpensive, the most beautiful among them were…..
A. lovely
B. dear
C. severity
D. judgment
23. The prisoners were liberated after many years in …..
A. captivity
B. boredom
C. crime
D. judgment
24. The company has moved from temporary accommodation to …..premises.
A. larger
B. haphazard
C. illegal
D. permanent
25. Naana read a prepared speech at the party but Joana gave an …..one.
A. extempore
B. emotional
C. important
D. absurd
Answers to SSCE / WASSCE 1997 English Language: Antonyms
21. B -bravery
22. B - dear
23. A - captivity
24. D - permanent
25. A - extempore
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