In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, choose the word that is most nearly opp...
Assessment:WAEC SSCE - English Language - 1997 (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 - E, 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.
The gradual process of transition to civil rule came to an .....end
Answer Details
The word "gradual" used in the sentence suggests that the process of transition to civil rule was slow and took a considerable amount of time. Therefore, the most appropriate opposite word for "gradual" is "abrupt", which means sudden or unexpected. Hence, the correct answer is "abrupt".