From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, corre...

Assessment: WAEC SSCE - English Language - 2021 (Objective) Subject: English Language

Question 1 Report

From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

The champions were elated after the tournament while their opponents looked _______

 

Answer Details
The word "dejected" is most nearly opposite in meaning to "elated" and will correctly fill the gap in the sentence. "Elated" means feeling very happy or proud, while "dejected" means feeling sad or disheartened. In this sentence, the champions are described as feeling elated after the tournament, while their opponents looked dejected, suggesting that they were sad or disappointed about the outcome.

Download The App On Google Playstore

Everything you need to excel in your exams

Green Bridge CBT Mobile App
Personalized AI Learning Chat Assistant
200,000+ Exam Questions Across IGCSE, JAMB, WAEC & NECO
Over 3,900 Lesson Notes
Offline Support - Learn Anytime, Anywhere
Green Bridge Timetable
Literature Summaries & Potential Questions
Track Your Performance & Progress
In-depth Explanations for Comprehensive Learning