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 - 2004 (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.
Personally, I give in rather easily when it comes to arguments, but Emeka will always..........to his opinion
Answer Details
The most appropriate option that is nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence is 'hold on'. This is because "give in" means to surrender or yield to someone or something, while "hold on" means to maintain or keep to one's opinion or position, even in the face of opposition or disagreement. Therefore, if Emeka always "holds on" to his opinion, he is not likely to give in easily like the speaker.