WAEC 2014 English Language · Question 108
Whatever my boss decides is irrevocable.
Question
From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence. Whatever my boss decides is irrevocable.
In the original paper part of this question is underlined. The underline isn't shown here: see the explanation below.
- A.final
- B.true
- C.necessary
- D.enforced
Answer: A. final
Explanation written with AI and checked against the answer key
Step 1: Analyze the question You need the word closest in meaning to the underlined word, irrevocable, as used in: "Whatever my boss decides is irrevocable."
Step 2: Explain the concept Break the word into parts:
- ir- = not
- revoc- = from the Latin revocare, "to call back"
- -able = capable of being
So irrevocable means cannot be called back, cancelled, or reversed. A decision that is irrevocable is settled and cannot be changed.
Step 3: Test the options
- A. final: A final decision is one that is settled and not to be changed. This matches the meaning.
- B. true: This is about accuracy or correctness, not about whether a decision can be reversed. It does not fit.
- C. necessary: This means something that must be done. A decision can be necessary and still be changed later, so it does not fit.
- D. enforced: This means made to be obeyed. It says nothing about whether a decision can be reversed, so it does not fit.
Step 4: Answer The correct option is **A. The sentence means that whatever the boss decides is settled and cannot be reversed.
Tip: In vocabulary questions, break the word into prefix, root, and suffix. The prefixes ir-, in-, im-, and un- usually mean "not," and irrevocable ≈ "not reversible," which gives "final." Related words are revoke (cancel) and revocation (cancellation).
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