From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word. Ebere's ........co...

Assessment: WAEC SSCE - English Language - 1998 (Objective) Subject: English Language

Question 1 Report

From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
Ebere's ........contrasts with his brother's indolence
Answer Details
The correct option is "laziness". The sentence implies that Ebere works hard, in contrast to his brother who is lazy. Therefore, the word opposite in meaning to "indolence" (meaning laziness or idleness) is "diligence" (meaning hard work or careful effort).

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