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 opp...
Assessment:WAEC SSCE - English Language - 2005 (Objective)Subject:English Language
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.
While the first battalion halted its march at nightfall, the second ..........to the barracks
Answer Details
The word "halted" implies that the first battalion stopped or paused their movement, while the phrase "at nightfall" suggests that it was getting dark. The opposite of "halted" would be to continue or carry on with the march. Therefore, the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to "halted" and correctly fills the gap is "proceeded".