WAEC SSCE WASSCE 2016 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.
159. Though the manager had forgotten Kofi... his ordeal in the company.
A. recollect
B. reflects
C. review
D. reconsider
160. The louvre blades down here are opaque well those up are….
A. distinct
B. transparent
C. plain
D. bright
161. While members of parliament endorsed the motion, the Cabinet…
A. refuted
B. registered
C. rejected
D. condemned
162. The accused confirmed his statement at the court but his accomplice….his
A. discredited
B. scrutinized
C. denied
D. declined
163. The water in that pond is muddy but that's in the overhead tank is the…..
A. plain
B. clear
C. stagnant
D. potable
164. Adama was admitted to hospital but was …… after three days.
A. relieved
B. freed
C. released
D. discharged
165. Efua looks moody this morning, but Ama is...
A. delighted
B. satisfied
C. cheerful
D. fine
166. It is more difficult to scale the hill than to......it.
A. descend
B. dismount
C. slide
D. disembark
167. The school authorities could not rescind their decision because the board had….it.
A. verified
B. proved
C. confirmed
D. recognized
168. Though they are twins, Panyin is haughty whereas Kakra is ……
A. calm
B. quiet
C. humble
D. wicked
Answers to SSCE / WASSCE 2016 English: Antonyms
159. A - recollect
160. B - transparent
161. C - rejected
162. C - denied
163. D - potable
164. D - discharged
165. C - cheerful
166. A - descend
167. C - confirmed
168. C - humble
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