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 _______

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 ________

A cowardly
B respectful
C humble
D modest

waec 2018 english-language

The correct answer is B. respectful

The word insolent means; boldly rude or disrespectful; contemptuously impertinent; insulting:

Respectful being the nearest opposite, is therefore the correct answer.

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