WAEC 2015 English Language · Question 50

The professor's explanation of the point was very lucid

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. The professor's explanation of the point was very lucid

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

A.long
B.clear
C.prompt
D.complicated

Answer: B. clear

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Analyze the question: You are asked to find the word closest in meaning to "lucid" as used in the sentence: The professor's explanation of the point was very lucid.

Explain the concept: "Lucid" (adjective) means easy to understand, clearly expressed, or transparent. It comes from the Latin lux, meaning "light". Think of an explanation that brings light to a topic so nothing is confusing.

Solution, step by step:

Put each option into the sentence in place of "lucid": • A. long: An explanation can be long without being understood. Length is not what "lucid" describes. • B. clear: "The professor's explanation was very clear" fits perfectly, and it is the usual meaning of lucid. • C. prompt: This means quick or on time. It has nothing to do with how well something is understood. • D. complicated: This is the opposite of lucid, so it is a trap option.

Only clear matches the meaning of lucid.

Answer: B. clear

Exam tip: Link lucid with light (lux). A lucid explanation "sheds light". Also, when a question asks for the word nearest in meaning, check whether one option is the opposite (here, complicated). WASSCE often includes an antonym as a distractor.

Related words to remember: lucidity (clarity), elucidate (to make clear).

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