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 - 2007 (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.
The delegates found it better to resort to consultation rather than...............
Answer Details
The word "rather than" indicates that the missing word should be opposite in meaning to "conflict" or "confrontation," which are words indicating disagreement or opposition. "Reconciliation" is also not an opposite in meaning to these words, as it refers to the act of resolving conflicts or differences. Therefore, the correct answer is "consent," which means to give permission or agreement. In this context, it means that the delegates preferred to reach an agreement through consultation rather than forceful opposition or conflict.