WAEC English Language 2020 Objective — Question 5

Question 5 of 80 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) English Language 2020 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

While the refuse dump smelled fetid, the orchard exuded a ______ smell.

A. fragrantCorrect
B. spicy
C. clean
D. dry

Explanation

'Fetid' describes a foul and stinking smell. The opposite is fragrant — something that has a sweet-smelling or pleasant scent or fragrance.

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