WAEC - English Language (2018 - No. 7)
In the following sentence, there is an 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.
We all know that Bola is insolent whereas Ade is ________
cowardly
respectful
humble
modest
Explicaţie
The word insolent means; boldly rude or disrespectful; contemptuously impertinent; insulting:
Respectful being the nearest opposite, is therefore the correct answer.