In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From...
ENGLISH
WAEC 2012
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
Ann'sefficiency earned her a promotion while Jane's ...........caused her dismissal.
- A. lateness
- B. capability
- C. incompetence
- D. laziness
Correct Answer: C. incompetence
Explanation
Efficiency; able to accomplish something with the least waste of time and effort
Incompetence; inability to do something successfully; ineptitude.
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