WAEC WASSCE 2007 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.
84. Akosua took a firm stand on the matter, never. ….at all.
A. lingering
B. unsure
C. wavering
D. delaying
85. In times of crisis, it is more sensible to be …..than agitated.
A. happy
B. calm
C. confident
D. quiet
86. Your speech should be …. not long-winded.
A. simple
B. brief
C. abridged
D. edited
87. Though it was meant to …..them, my gift rather angered them.
A. soften
B. appease
C. reward
D. disarm
88. Neither your insults nor your …..can affect my decision on the matter.
A. regards
B. flatteries
C. compliments
D. favours
89. It is …………, not optional for members of the community to participate in communal labour.
A. essential
B. obligatory
C. forceful
D. compelling
90. You should ……… rather than condemn me for my efforts.
A. admire
B. cheer
C. commend
D. acclaim
Answers to SSCE / WASSCE 2007 English: Antonyms
84. C - wavering
85. B - calm
86. B - brief
87. B - appease
88. C - compliments
89. B - obligatory
90. C - commend
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