In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. from the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opp...

Assessment: WAEC SSCE - English Language - 2015 (Objective) Subject: English Language

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In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. from the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence

Young people are known for their....which contrast with the composure of adults

Answer Details
The word in the sentence that needs an opposite in meaning is "instability". The sentence suggests that young people are known for being unstable or unpredictable, while adults are typically more composed and stable. Therefore, the word that best fills the gap and is most nearly opposite in meaning to "instability" is "composure". Thus, the correct option is B: composure.

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