From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word. Mr. Preye is a ster...

Assessment: WAEC SSCE - English Language - 2001 (Objective) Subject: English Language

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From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
Mr. Preye is a stern father.
Answer Details
The sentence describes Mr. Preye as a "stern father." Stern is used to describe someone who is serious and strict, especially in an authoritarian way. Therefore, the word that is nearest in meaning to stern is "strict."
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