WAEC SSCE WASSCE 2013 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.
129. The students were angry about his lateness, but were …….when he apologized.
A. certain
B. reassured
C. pleased
D. quiet
130. The drains have become …………because the road is now wide.
A. small
B. narrow
C. tight
D. reduced
131. As they explored the caves, they unearthed previously …..artifacts.
A. known
B. hidden
C. sought
D. visited.
132. The serenity of the countryside contrasted sharply with the………in the city.
A. anxiety
B. panic
C. struggle
D. turmoil
133. It is easier to destroy than to …….
A. make
B. arrange
C. build
D. manage
134. We are trying to attract them, not to ……them.
A. dismiss
B. refuse
C. scorn
D. reject
135. We though that the signature was genuine, but it turned out to be…….
A. incorrect
B. fake
C. false
D. wrong
136. Some people live in affluence, others in…….
A. pain
B. poverty
C. difficulty
D. scarcity
137. Sometimes life is stormy but at other times it is …………
A. stable
B. calm
C. clear
D. dull
138. We have been advised not to do things that are abominable but things are…..
A. pleasant
B. strange
C. popular
D. meaningful
Answers to SSCE / WASSCE 2013 English: Antonyms
129. C - pleased
130. B - narrow
131. B - hidden
132. D - turmoil
133. A - make
134. D - reject
135. B - fake
136. B - poverty
137. B - calm
138. B - strange
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