WAEC 2020 English Language · Question 67

Bimbo was satisfied with the result she got.

Question

choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence. Bimbo was satisfied with the result she got.

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

A.positive
B.surprised
C.contented
D.appeased

Answer: C. contented

Explanation written with AI and checked against the answer key

Analyze the question: The underlined word is "satisfied" in the sentence "Bimbo was satisfied with the result she got." We need the word closest in meaning.

Explain the concept: To be satisfied with something means you feel it is good enough and you have no complaint about it. This is the idea of being pleased with what you have or have received.

Check each option:

A. positive: This means optimistic or certain. A person can be positive about something, but it doesn't mean "pleased with a result" in this sense.
B. surprised: This means shocked or caught off guard. It has nothing to do with being pleased or having no complaint.
C. contented: This means happy and at ease with what one has. It matches "satisfied with the result" very well.
D. appeased: This means calmed or pacified, usually after anger or a demand (for example, appeasing an angry person). It suggests settling someone's anger, not simple happiness with a result.

Tip: For synonym questions, put each option back into the sentence: "Bimbo was contented with the result she got." It reads naturally and keeps the meaning. Also watch for options like "appeased" that look close but carry a different shade of meaning (calming anger).

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