WAEC SSCE WASSCE 2011 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.
109. Those without cards were barred from the party while those with cards were………
A. acknowledged
B. admitted
C. served
D. restricted
110. The general supervisor is good at terminating other people’s projects but has not been capable of ……his own.
A. finishing
B. integrating
C. initiating
D. organizing
111. Too many theories will not help us; we need to be ………
A. practical
B. active
C. objective
D. critical
112. Araba’s flamboyant lifestyle contrasts sharply with her husband’s …..attitude.
A. dull
B. austere
C. unique
D. strange
113. Rather than show remorse for his conduct, Musah remained ……..
A. unrepentant
B. unconcerned
C. calculated
D. apathetic
114. Rhoda was vocal in protesting the high-handedness of the judge, unlike Rita who was…..
A. rude
B. shouting
C. sober
D. quiet
115. The comments the secretary made were quite innocuous, but her boss considered them ……
A. polite
B. inappropriate
C. antagonistic
D. hurtful
116. The young man was advised to be …..and not rigid if he wanted to make a good career in politics.
A. wavering
B. constant
C. cautious
D. flexible
117. The …….. of the few rich in our society contrasts sharply with the poverty of the masses.
A. affluence
B. influence
C. arrogance
D. vigilance
118. The rather insignificant effort he made yielded…..results.
A. exorbitant
B. absolute
C. tremendous
D. prohibitive
Answers to SSCE / WASSCE 2011 English: Antonyms
109. B - admitted
110. C - initiating
111. A - practical
112. B - austere
113. A - unrepentant
114. D - quiet
115. D - hurtful
116. D - flexible
117. A- affluence
118. C - tremendous
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