WAEC SSCE WASSCE 2008 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.
91. Before the interview, the young officers seemed to be diffident, but the seasoned one was quite……..
A. hilarious
B. excited
C. confident
D. elated
92. During the campaign the assemblyman spoke humbly; after winning the election, he became ………..
A. difficult
B. versatile
C. indifferent
D. arrogant
93. Apo is close-fisted, while his brother is ………
A. generous
B. cunning
C. extraordinary
D. complacent
94. Some accidents are avoidable: quite a number of them are….
A. manageable
B. ineligible
C. plausible
D. inevitable
95. Deep colours tend to be repulsive, but can be …..when properly blended.
A. passive
B. attractive
C. charming
D. permanent
96. While Mary is forgiving, her sister is ……….
A. rude
B. abusive
C. vindictive
D. inflexible
97. The knife was sharp, but you have now made it………….
A. dull
B. unusable
C. blunt
D. crude
98. Aba has refined manners, but Kojo’s are………..
A. unfriendly
B. uncouth
C. unpleasant
D. unacceptable
Answers to SSCE / WASSCE 2008 English: Antonyms
91. C - confident
92. D - arrogant
93. A - generous
94. D - inevitable
95. B - attractive
96. C - vindictive
97. D - crude
98. B - uncouth
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