WAEC SSCE WASSCE 2009 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.
99. The boredom of life abroad contradicts with …..of life at home.
A. excitement
B. restlessness
C. rowdiness
D. enthusiasm
100. The meeting of the two friends at the party was fortuitous and not …..
A. planned
B. timed
C. foretold
D. prepared
101. Nowadays copy typists are becoming redundant while computer programmers are….
A. scarce
B. few
C. needed
D. desired
102. Tom’s account of the incident was ……….while his sister’s was detailed.
A. unbalanced
B. sketchy
C. confused
D. shallow
103. The uninterrupted peace in the village was broken by the ……… beating of war drums.
A. continuous
B. continual
C. ominous
D. controlled
104. Management promoted Esi for her competence and demoted Kofi for his……..
A. inability
B. sluggishness
C. shoddiness
D. inefficiency
105. While ageing is irreversible, attitudes are……..
A. changing
B. stoppable
C. changeable
D. returnable
106. Though the congregation was skeptical about the future of the church, the pastor remained….
A. optimistic
B. adamant
C. hilarious
D. faithful
107. The judge found his evidence immaterial to the case and not ….as he claimed.
A. variable
B. fashionable
C. vital
D. supported
108. While my mother ….me for being naughty, she praised Baaba for her politeness.
A. assessed
B. scolded
C. degraded
D. tarnished
Answers to SSCE / WASSCE 2009 English: Antonyms
99. A - excitement
100. A - planned
101. C - needed
102. D - shallow
103. A - continuous
104. D - inefficiency
105. C - changeable
106. A - optimistic
107. C - vital
108. B - scolded
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