WAEC SSCE WASSCE 2012 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.
119. Due to his recklessness, he fell from affluence to ………..
A. deficit
B. liability
C. penury
D. starvation
120. Older people prefer the serenity of the countryside to the …. In the city
A. aggression
B. crowding
C. struggle
D. turmoil
121. While some people castigate the government, others …..it.
A. boost
B. laud
C. favour
D. proclaim
122. Ababio declared that he would do only….. business and stay away from illegal ones.
A. commercial
B. justifiable
C. legitimate
D. outstanding
123. It’s strange that someone with such an ……smile should have such a repulsive behaviour.
A. alluring
B. amicable
C. elusive
D. enduring
124. The public has been advised to note the features of the new currency notes so as to differentiate the fake from the…..ones.
A. clear
B. genuine
C. official
D. unique
125. Though the workers see the manager as callous, he is really……
A. considerate
B. effective
C. frank
D. powerful
126. The team was hailed in triumph but ….. when it lost the cup.
A. abandoned
B. booed
C. ignored
D. shunned
127. Peter was sacked for being negligent while his brother was promoted because he was ………..
A. humble
B. obedient
C. painstaking
D. realistic
128. The FIFA advised all referees to be impartial and not …….
A. biased
B. ignorant
C. careless
D. wicked
Answers to SSCE / WASSCE 2012 English: Antonyms
119. C - penury
120. D - turmoil
121. B - laud
122. C - legitimate
123. A - alluring
124. B - genuine
125. A - considerate
126. B - booed
127. C- painstaking
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