Lexis: antonyms in context

Question 1 of 10

Give the antonym of each word as used in context and use it in a sentence: (a) affluent (b) transparent (c) concise (d) lenient.

Question 2 of 10

The antonym of "ascend" is ___.

Question 3 of 10

The antonym of "permanent" is ___.

Question 4 of 10

Explain why WASSCE lexis questions ask for the word "opposite in meaning to the underlined word as used in the sentence".

Question 5 of 10

Choose the word opposite in meaning to "ascend" in: "The climbers began to ascend."

Question 6 of 10

Choose the word opposite in meaning to "affluent" in: "He comes from an affluent family."

Question 7 of 10

Choose the word opposite in meaning to "lenient" in: "The judge was lenient."

Question 8 of 10

Form antonyms using prefixes and use two in sentences: (a) responsible (b) legal (c) mature (d) regular (e) honest.

Question 9 of 10

Choose the word opposite in meaning to "concise" in: "Give a concise answer."

Question 10 of 10

The antonym of "voluntary" is "compulsory".