WAEC - English Language (2023 - No. 18)

Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence
Jane was loud as a teenager but _____ as an adult.
reserved
peaceful
humble
respectful

Explanation

The word 'loud' in this context refers to someone who is outspoken or not afraid to express their opinions. The opposite of this would be someone who is reserved or quiet. Therefore, the correct answer is 'reserved'.

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