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OPPOSITE IN MEANING (ANTONYMS)

1.

She accidentally tore her dress.

A.

intentionally

B.

willingly

C.

carelessly

D.

foolishly

2.

The story was written in simple language.

A.

foreign

B.

strange

C.

local

D.

complex

3.

The arrogant storekeeper lost all his customers.

A.

respectful

B.

obedient

C.

modest

D.

sympathetic

4.

We finished several projects last year.

A.

initiated

B.

concluded

C.

stopped

D.

organized

5.

The unfavourable weather affected their health.

A.

beautiful

B.

pleasant

C.

cool

D.

promising

6.

Evans wakes up early because he does not sleep much.

A.

often

B.

at home

C.

late

D.

on his bed

7.

Dora was exhausted after the exercise.

A.

A. cheerful

B.

active

C.

refreshed

D.

strong

8.

The demolition of the bridge surprised everyone.

A.

construction

B.

creation

C.

erection

D.

relocation

9.

They said the film was ancient but I found it

A.

relaxing.

B.

modern.

C.

difficult.

D.

interesting.

10.

The animal will perish under this condition.

A.

graze

B.

survive

C.

starve

D.

remain

11.

That shop has been temporarily closed down.

A.

constantly

B.

deliberately

C.

legally

D.

permanently

12.

He normally alights at the station.

A.

A. ascends

B.

boards

C.

enters

D.

joins

13.

Abeiku feels unsafe in his house

A.

afraid

B.

rejected

C.

secure

D.

unhappy

14.

The audience laughed at his funny stories.

A.

cheerful

B.

humourless

C.

familiar

D.

peculiar

15.

The prefect rebuked the student for his rude behaviour

A.

defended

B.

justified

C.

pardoned

D.

praised

16.

These simple rules were infringed.

A.

observed

B.

violated

C.

changed

D.

formulated

17.

His expressions are rather colloquial.

A.

informal

B.

archaic

C.

formal

D.

modern

18.

The visitor's timidity surprised us.

A.

hostility

B.

sincerity

C.

boldness

D.

carelessness

19.

Opaque ballot boxes are no longer used in elections.

A.

covered

B.

transparent

C.

painted

D.

dark

20.

Dave walked briskly to the meeting.

A.

slowly

B.

carefully

C.

reluctantly

D.

clumsily

21.

The girl intentionally tore her dress.

A.

carelessly

B.

accidentally

C.

willingly

D.

foolishly

22.

We initiated several projects last year.

A.

funded

B.

completed

C.

executed

D.

organized

23.

Most of the rules were observed.

A.

violated

B.

cancelled

C.

lessened

D.

excluded

24.

The results will be released very soon.

A.

withheld

B.

confirmed

C.

withdraw

D.

cancelled

25.

No one enjoyed the old man's humourless stories

A.

funny

B.

peculiar

C.

familiar

D.

cheerful

26.

The headteacher asked the pupils to disperse.

A.

assemble

B.

come

C.

meet

D.

stay

27.

The current is slow downhill.

A.

abrupt

B.

fresh

C.

running

D.

swift

28.

The bread is stale.

A.

burnt

B.

delicious

C.

fresh

D.

mouldy

29.

Akos has nothing to be boastful of.

A.

afraid

B.

anxious

C.

ashamed

D.

nervous

30.

The pupils are confident of passing the examination.

A.

determined

B.

doubtless

C.

uncertain

D.

uneasy

31.

People in our village polite to strangers.

A.

cruel

B.

mean

C.

rude

D.

unfair

32.

Fishes are plentiful in the pond.

A.

little

B.

scarce

C.

small

D.

unusual

33.

The price of petrol has fallen for no reason.

A.

aggravated

B.

doubled

C.

risen

D.

weakened

34.

Cann worked hard to stock the shop.

A.

decorate

B.

empty

C.

fill

D.

reinforce

35.

There was mayhem as the crowd scattered.

A.

anger

B.

fear

C.

order

D.

riot

36.

The judge acquitted four of the accused but............ the rest.

A.

convicted

B.

discharge

C.

cautioned

D.

rebuked

37.

It pays to be courteous rather than being............

A.

rude

B.

wicked

C.

disobedient

D.

boastful

38.

Drivers who do not drive with care are sometimes charged with............

A.

speeding

B.

drunkenness

C.

disobedient

D.

recklessness

39.

King David was the heir to the throne while the brother was the............

A.

usurper

B.

successor

C.

claimant

D.

descendant

40.

The secretary intentionally hid the documents but the clerk........... burnt them.

A.

willingly

B.

hastily

C.

mistakenly

D.

carelessly

41.

While the majority voted for a change, the............were against any change.

A.

rivals

B.

members

C.

minority

D.

opposition

42.

Imported rice is expensive these days.

A.

free

B.

cheap

C.

testy

D.

scarce

43.

The student was condemned for these days.

A.

cheered

B.

praised

C.

rewarded

D.

recommended

44.

Although he had applied for a permanentpost, he was only given a............ one.

A.

useful

B.

boring

C.

labouring

D.

temporary

45.

Some people pay much attention to their physical needs.

A.

basic

B.

moral

C.

financial

D.

spiritual

46.

The man was disgraced in public.

A.

respected

B.

honoured

C.

welcomed

D.

accepted

47.

Akosua accepted the offer.

A.

dislike

B.

declined

C.

withdrew

D.

ignored

48.

Food is abundant in the rural areas.

A.

scarce

B.

less

C.

few

D.

cheap

49.

Doctors have withdrawn their services.

A.

hidden

B.

registered

C.

offered

D.

displayed

50.

By our constitution, it is obligatory to vote.

A.

good

B.

necessary

C.

optional

D.

right

51.

We are surprised at her hostility to us.

A.

faithfulness

B.

attitude

C.

manner

D.

friendliness

52.

She timidly faced her accusers.

A.

boldly

B.

calmly

C.

angrily

D.

smilingly

53.

The minister is sincere in her promise.

A.

unrealistic

B.

uncertain

C.

dissatisfied

D.

dishonest

54.

The flag was hoisted during the golden jubilee celebration.

A.

sunk

B.

dipped

C.

lowered

D.

dropped

55.

Transparent ballot boxes are used in elections.

A.

dark

B.

opaque

C.

coated

D.

painted

56.

He had applied for a permanent job.

A.

a boring

B.

a dull

C.

an exacting

D.

a temporary

57.

He has a violent temper.

A.

mild

B.

natural

C.

flexible

D.

pleasant

58.

His position made him humble.

A.

stubborn

B.

wicked

C.

arrogant

D.

selfish

59.

That is a genuine painting.

A.

bad

B.

fake

C.

damaged

D.

poor

60.

The soldier climbed the mountain carefully.

A.

descended

B.

circled

C.

fell off

D.

looked up

61.

My friend welcomed my suggestion.

A.

changed

B.

discusesd

C.

disliked

D.

rejected

62.

Unlike her sister, Ackah is stingy.

A.

friendly

B.

generous

C.

selfless

D.

sympathetic

63.

Serwaa's dress was decent.

A.

dirty.

B.

old.

C.

shabby.

D.

ugly.

64.

It is compulsory for all pupils to be school uniform for the ceremony.

A.

considerate

B.

optional

C.

unnecessary

D.

expected

65.

Aminata is boastful about her beauty.

A.

careless

B.

humble

C.

modest

D.

uneasy

66.

Some of the guest at the party were rude.

A.

courteous

B.

bold

C.

friendly

D.

shy

67.

The lawyer supported his argument with copious. evidence.

A.

inconsistent

B.

scanty

C.

bad

D.

unconvincing

68.

If you want to be believed, you must be objective.

A.

subjective

B.

positive

C.

active

D.

emotive

69.

In all boarding schools, going out in the night is prohibited.

A.

advised

B.

ignored

C.

permitted

D.

admitted

70.

The surest way to avoid defeat is to strive for............

A.

position

B.

victory

C.

knowledge

D.

ability

71.

Suddenly the sky became dark and there was a rainstorm.

A.

Continuously

B.

Gradually

C.

Heavily

D.

Immediately

72.

The athlete looked dejected at the end of the race.

A.

angry

B.

calm

C.

strong

D.

excited

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