WAEC 2019 English Language · Question 84

Charles' concern for Anna is affected.

Question

choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence. Charles' concern for Anna is affected.

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

A.insincere
B.incorrect
C.weak
D.unfair

Answer: A. insincere

Explanation written with AI and checked against the answer key

Analyze the question: The underlined word is "affected," used as an adjective, not as a verb. The sentence says Charles' concern for Anna is affected.

Explain the concept: As an adjective, "affected" means artificial, put on for show, or pretended. It describes behavior that is not genuine, such as an affected accent or affected politeness. This is different from the verb use, "to be affected by something," which means to be influenced or touched by it.

Solution:

Charles' concern is described as "affected," so it is not genuine. He is pretending to care.
A. insincere: pretending, not genuine. This matches.
B. incorrect: concern is not judged as right or wrong, so this does not fit.
C. weak: "affected" does not mean low in strength.
D. unfair: this has nothing to do with sincerity.

Answer: The nearest in meaning is A. insincere.

Tip: When "affected" describes a person's manner, such as concern, laughter, or accent, think "fake or put on." If it follows "was/were" and is followed by "by," it is the verb sense, "influenced."

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