WAEC 2015 English Language · Question 58

She lived a virtuous life

Question

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence. She lived a virtuous life

In the original paper part of this question is underlined. The underline isn't shown here: see the explanation below.

A.modest
B.brave
C.normal
D.righteous

Answer: D. righteous

Explanation written with AI and checked against the answer key

Step 1: Analyze the question The question asks for the word closest in meaning to "virtuous" as used in "She lived a virtuous life."

Step 2: Explain the concept "Virtuous" is an adjective that describes someone with high moral standards, someone who does what is good and right. It comes from the noun virtue, which means moral goodness.

Step 3: Check each option

A. modest: This means humble, or not boastful. A virtuous person may be modest, but the words are not the same in meaning.
B. brave: This means courageous. Bravery is one kind of virtue, but it is not what "virtuous" means.
C. normal: This means ordinary or typical. It has nothing to do with morality.
D. righteous: This means morally right and upright, living by good principles. It is the closest match to "virtuous."

Step 4: Answer A virtuous life is a morally upright life, so the answer is D. righteous.

Tip: In synonym questions, look for the word's root. "Virtuous" comes from virtue, which means goodness, so look for words like righteous, upright, moral, or honourable. Other options may describe good qualities, but only one matches the exact meaning.

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