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1. The teacher asked the pupils to keep the classroom 'clean'. Which word means the SAME as 'clean'?
A. Dirty
B. Tidy
C. Messy
D. Rough
Explanation: 'Tidy' means the same as 'clean'. 'Dirty' and 'messy' mean the opposite, while 'rough' is unrelated.
2. Which word means the SAME as 'correct'?
A. wrong
B. right
C. false
D. bad
Explanation: 'Right' means the same as 'correct'. 'Wrong', 'false', and 'bad' all mean the opposite of 'correct'.
3. The old bridge in the village was very 'strong'. Which word is the OPPOSITE of 'strong'?
A. Sturdy
B. Powerful
C. Weak
D. Tough
Explanation: 'Weak' is the opposite of 'strong'. The other words all mean the same as 'strong'.
4. Amaka was very BRAVE when she saw the snake in the farm. Which word can replace 'BRAVE' without changing the meaning of the sentence?
A. Fearful
B. Courageous
C. Shy
D. Weak
Explanation: 'Courageous' means the same as 'brave', showing that Amaka was not afraid. 'Fearful', 'shy', and 'weak' suggest the opposite of bravery.
5. Choose the word that means the OPPOSITE of 'BIG'.
A. Large
B. Huge
C. Small
D. Tall
Explanation: 'Small' is the opposite of 'big'. 'Large' and 'huge' mean the same as 'big', while 'tall' refers to height.
6. Which word means the SAME as 'BEGIN'?
A. End
B. Stop
C. Start
D. Finish
Explanation: 'Start' means the same as 'begin'. 'End', 'stop' and 'finish' all mean the opposite.
7. Amina's school bag is 'heavy'. Which word means the OPPOSITE of 'heavy'?
A. light
B. loaded
C. full
D. bulky
Explanation: 'Light' is the opposite of 'heavy'. The other words describe something that is not light, similar to 'heavy'.
8. Which pair of words are ANTONYMS (words that mean the opposite of each other)?
A. Fast - Quick
B. Hot - Cold
C. Glad - Happy
D. Cry - Weep
Explanation: 'Hot' and 'cold' are opposites, making them antonyms. The other pairs are synonyms because they have similar meanings.
9. Choose the word that means the OPPOSITE of 'big'.
A. large
B. huge
C. small
D. wide
Explanation: 'Small' is the opposite of 'big'. 'Large', 'huge', and 'wide' all describe things that are big.
10. Three of the following words mean the same thing. Which ONE is the odd one out?
A. Clever
B. Intelligent
C. Smart
D. Dull
Explanation: 'Clever', 'intelligent', and 'smart' all mean quick to understand or learn. 'Dull' means the opposite — slow to understand, so it does not belong with the rest.
11. Choose the word that means the SAME as 'HAPPY'.
A. Sad
B. Joyful
C. Angry
D. Tired
Explanation: 'Joyful' means the same as 'happy'. The other options describe different feelings.
12. Choose the word that means the OPPOSITE of 'BUY'.
A. Sell
B. Purchase
C. Trade
D. Spend
Explanation: 'Sell' is the opposite of 'buy'. 'Purchase' and 'trade' relate more closely to buying, and 'spend' means to use money, not the opposite of buy.
13. Choose the word that means the SAME as 'buy'.
A. sell
B. purchase
C. give
D. borrow
Explanation: 'Purchase' means the same as 'buy', both meaning to get something by paying money for it.
14. The road to Kano was 'wide'. Which word means the OPPOSITE of 'wide'?
A. broad
B. spacious
C. narrow
D. large
Explanation: 'Narrow' is the opposite of 'wide'. 'Broad', 'spacious', and 'large' all mean similar to 'wide'.
15. Musa said the road to his village was 'rough'. Which word means the OPPOSITE of 'rough'?
A. Bumpy
B. Smooth
C. Hard
D. Uneven
Explanation: 'Smooth' is the opposite of 'rough'. The other options describe surfaces that are also rough or uneven.
16. Which pair of words are SYNONYMS (words that mean the same thing)?
A. Begin - End
B. Start - Commence
C. Rise - Fall
D. Open - Close
Explanation: 'Start' and 'commence' both mean to begin something, making them synonyms. The other pairs are actually antonyms (opposite meanings).
17. Choose the word that means the SAME as 'BRAVE'.
A. Fearful
B. Courageous
C. Shy
D. Weak
Explanation: 'Courageous' means the same as 'brave'. The remaining options describe someone who lacks courage.
18. During the market day in Onitsha, the trader was very 'swift' in serving her customers. Which word means the same as 'swift'?
A. Slow
B. Quick
C. Lazy
D. Quiet
Explanation: 'Swift' means fast or quick. 'Slow' and 'lazy' are opposite meanings, while 'quiet' is unrelated.
19. The market woman was very 'clever' in selling her tomatoes. Which word means the same as 'clever'?
A. smart
B. slow
C. lazy
D. weak
Explanation: 'Smart' means the same as 'clever', showing good thinking ability. The other options do not share this meaning.
20. Chidi's father is 'wealthy'. Which word means the SAME as 'wealthy'?
A. Poor
B. Rich
C. Hungry
D. Sick
Explanation: 'Rich' means the same as 'wealthy'. 'Poor', 'hungry', and 'sick' describe different situations.
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