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Waec English Language Questions

Question 1176:
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.
The children expected to be praised for putting out the fire, but they were..........for taking such a risk.
  • A Rebuked
  • B Accused
  • C Despised
  • D Sentenced
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Question 1177:
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.
They had to ........the old buildings to construct the five-star hotel.
  • A Close
  • B Remove
  • C Demolish
  • D Damage
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Question 1178:
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.
If we can commence the meeting on time, we should be able to ............by 4.00 p.m.
  • A Return
  • B Vacate
  • C Convene
  • D Adjourn
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Question 1179:
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.
A child got stuck trying to squeeze through an iron fence, but some adults managed to .........him.
  • A Extract
  • B Push
  • C Save
  • D Extricate
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Question 1180:
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.
They ended the discussion on amicable terms though they were........to each other at the beginning.
  • A Unacceptable
  • B Hostile
  • C Unknown
  • D Annoying
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