WASSCE OPPOSITE IN MEANING

Find the opposite in meaning of the word in bracket. 1. The students were advised to register for all the (compulsory) subjects be before considering any...ones A. unimportant B. optional C. easy D. fundamental 2. The shopkeeper will (reject) your offer if you do not....his terms A. allow B. request C. accept D. condemn

3. Most people thought the accused would be (convicted) but surprisingly he was..... A. acquitted B. pardoned C. sentenced D. jailed 4. While Emeka received a ......for doing his work well. Eno was given a (reprimand) for poor performance A. gift B. scholarship C. promotion D. compliment

5. His review of the new book was a blend of (condemnation) and ...... A.recommendation B. Eulogy C. commendation D. criticism 6. The leader denied that he held very (rigid) opinions and mentioned instances when he had been ..... A. compromising B. friendly C. democratic D. flexible

7. The economy that was once (buoyant) is now...... A. bleak B. gloomy C. unfavourable D. depressed 8. The old car is (durable) while the new one looks.... A. haggard B. fragile C. strong D. unreliable

11. On our way to Tarkwa Bay the sea was (turbulent) but fortunately it was quite….on our way back A. calm B. pleasant C. motionless D. placid 12. Though payment of the levy is (voluntary) it is…for all students to pay tuition fees A. essential B. important C. necessary D. mandatory

13. The director left (strict) instructions regarding the running of the office but his deputy was most….in his absence A. vague B. lazy C. lax D. accurate 14. Emeka complained that while his colleagues were (elevated) he was …. A. interdicted B. prompted C. suspended D. downgraded