On this page you will find few practice questions in English language (Antonyms) which will enhance your preparation for the forthcoming GCE Exam.
TOPIC: ANTONYMS
Watch the video tutorial below, for detailed explanation of antonyms, then answer the questions that follows, below the video.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE: WAEC GCE PRACTICE QUESTIONS
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A – D, choose the 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 sentences.
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1. There isn’t enough rice, so its importation is permitted whereas the importation of cement is………….
- A. suspended
- B. licensed
- C. unaccepted
- D. prohibited
2. The cast consisted of many famous actors and few………….ones.
- A. humble
- B. infamous
- C. unknown
- D. unpopular
3. My grandfather, rather than being……….was often quite prejudiced in his opinions.
- A. subjective
- B. discriminating
- C. impartial
- D. strict
4. Both sides are very hopeful about the outcome of the peace talks, but observers are still very……….
- A. realistic
- B. emphatic
- C. explicit
- D. pessimistic
5. The clever lawyer exposed the facts that were obscure in the case, making the judge see beyond the………….
- A. open
- B. obvious
- C. illustrated
- D. reflected
6. It took me the whole day to summarize the lecturer’s copious notes having been used to …………ones
- A. scanty
- B. illegible
- C. inaccurate
- D. coherent
7. The principal of that school was demoted for his incompetence while several others were commended for their ………….
- A. punctuality
- B. honesty
- C. efficiency
- D. sincerity
8. The official who disclosed the information he was supposed to …………..was sacked
- A. cover
- B. protect
- C. conceal
- D. allow
9. The prosecutor argued his case vehemently but the defence lawyer responded…………….
- A. constantly
- B. feebly
- C. roughly
- D. hurriedly
10. While we expected it to be gradual, the process of transition to civilian rule came to an ……..end.
- A. abrupt
- B. anticipated
- C. unhappy
- D. unpleasant
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