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 - 2001 (Objective) Subject: English Language

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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.
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Taiwo's flamboyance and Kehinde's.....often keep people wondering if they are really twins.
Answer Details
The sentence describes Taiwo as flamboyant, which means he is showy and extravagant, and Kehinde as having a certain quality that keeps people wondering if they are twins. To find a word opposite in meaning to flamboyance and which will correctly fill the gap, we need to consider which of the options describes a characteristic that is opposite to flamboyance. The opposite of flamboyance is modesty, which means being unassuming, humble and not wanting to attract attention. Therefore, the correct answer is A.

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