English Language Antonyms (Opposite) Past Questions & Ans | WASSCE 2004 – 2006

1. It is inconsiderate of Kofi to take everything for himself; we expect him to be very

2. Some people said that the play was interesting but I found it..

3. The drug was meant to safeguard children against disease but it rather ............. their lives.

4. Although Esi says her husband is generous, his enemies believe he is ...........

5. Our soldiers attacked for three days; now they are....

6. My father is authoritarian while my mother is.....

7. The clarity of the minister's speech was in sharp contrast with the .............. of the President's observation.

8. The worker who appointment was .......... last year has been reinstated.

9. The lawyer's objections were overruled by the lower court but ....by the higher court.

10. That lady wore counterfeit jewellery; we had all thought it was .......

11. His inexperienced explains why he describes such ................ evidence as trivial.

12. The retired professional boxer promised to train the .............

13. Unlike her jocular brother she looks rather.....

14. Mary was asked to rush to the office, instead she just ........... in

15. He ended up as my adversary when I really thought he was my.....

16. The measures the manager took to halt the workers' plans rather ................... them.

17. The editor's intention was to expand the manuscript and not ................it.

18.  Having been advised not to isolate herself from the village folk, Aba freely.....with them.

19. The man everybody thought was haughty turned to be ..................

20. In politics, diplomacy pays more than ........

21. Whether Kojo contradicts............Kwame's story, I will discuss the matter with their parents

22. We thought she was candid about her story, but she proved.
............... later

23. His parents were certain that he would pass, they were ..........
........ when he failed.

24. I found myself teaching bunch of recalcitrant children instead of ............. students.

25. Akosua has a cheerful disposition but her sister is.........

26. The drugs the doctor prescribed for me made me weak, so he ............. them

27. It is a pity that the famous preacher has such a .................. son.

28. We all thought the fire outbreak was accidental but we later realized it was.........set.

29. The accused was fidgeting in the dock while the witness stood in the box…..

30. But for one controversial answer, all her responses were....

31. There are two alternatives; you either assume duty now or .....
....... your post.

32. Kofi's remarks on Kojo's conduct were complimentary, but Esi's were rather....

33. Books in a good library should be well.......not  jumbled.

34. The dry season was as much a nuisance to the farmers as the rains were a.............. to them.

35. I started the interview feeling very nervous became ...............as it progressed.

36. At the end of the battle, the victor and the ....... exchanged bows.

37. His speeches are often .............. but he can give lively lectures once in a while.

38. Kwesi played the guitar extremely well but Ama could ..... play.

39. As the enemy took to flight, orders were given for.......

40. ............these notices on the board and remove those ones.