WAEC English Language 2020 Objective — Question 1
Question 1 of 80 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) English Language 2020 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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A guest should not make derogatory remarks about what he is offered by his host but ______ statements. (Choose the word most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word 'derogatory')
- A. candid
- B. appealing
- C. polite
- D. complimentaryCorrect
Explanation
'Derogatory' describes a statement, remark or comment that is degrading, insulting or disparaging. The opposite is complimentary or commendatory. ('Polite' is inappropriate as the opposite since it is more about civility directed at people, not statements.)
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