WAEC - English Language (2022 - No. 2)
Fron the options lettered A-D, choose the word(s) that is opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined and that will, at the same time, most appropriately fill the gap in the sentence.
Bayo is careless in his ways while Tayo is ________
lovable
meticulous
difficult
reserved
Uitleg
Let’s look at the contrast implied by "while"—this conjunction signals opposition or contrast. We need a word that contrasts with "careless." "Meticulous" means very careful and precise, which is the direct opposite of careless.