WAEC SSCE WASSCE 2017 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.
169. Honest labour can lift one from circumstances of poverty to ….
A. happiness
B. generosity
C. development
D. affluence
170. Trained physicians are more careful than …..doctors when treating patients.
A. careless
B. quack
C. reckless
D. indifferent
171. The leader encouraged all present not to be…by recent happenings.
A. controlled
B. disheartened
C. cautioned
D. surprised
172. His knowledge in the sciences is only superficial and not….
A. profound
B. instructive
C. complex
D. strong
173. Electricity supply is erratic in the city but…. in the villages.
A. frequent
B. stable
C. normal
D. available
174. People who talk about others can only do temporary, not…. damage to them.
A. heavy
B. serious
C. lasting
D. considerable
175. It is difficult to afford sumptuous meals nowadays; one has to make do with …. ones.
A. frugal
B. unbalanced
C. unpalatable
D. available
176. We add vantages of reconciliation far outweigh living in
A. disharmony
B. opposition
C. indifference
D. violence
177. Academic performance, which was at its lowest ebb, is now at its….
A. climax
B. tip
C. peak
D. maximum
178. It is advisable to avoid apathy and embrace…..
A. bravery
B. leniency
C. satisfaction
D. enthusiasm
Answers to SSCE / WASSCE 2017 English: Antonyms
169. D - affluence
170. B - quack
171. B - disheartened
172. A - profound
173. B - stable
174. C - lasting
175. C - unpalatable
176. B - opposition
177. C - peak
178. D - enthusiasm
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