From the lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the ...
Assessment:WAEC SSCE - English Language - 1989 (Objective)Subject:English Language
From the lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
She tried to settle the quarrel but the man remained obstinate to listen to her.
Answer Details
The word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression "obstinate" as it is used in the sentence is "stubborn". "Obstinate" means that someone is stubbornly refusing to change their opinion or course of action, and "stubborn" means that someone is determined to do what they want and is unwilling to change their mind. These two words are very similar in meaning, with "stubborn" being more commonly used in everyday language. Therefore, option C, "stubborn", is the correct answer.