WAEC 2021 English Language · Question 78

A good student should be inquisitive

Question

choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence. A good student should be inquisitive

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

A.hardworking
B.busy
C.curious
D.studious

Answer: C. curious

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 inquisitive in the sentence: "A good student should be inquisitive."

Step 2: Explain the concept "Inquisitive" comes from the idea of inquiring, which means asking questions and wanting to know more. An inquisitive person is eager to learn, discover and find out things.

Step 3: Check each option

A. hardworking means putting in a lot of effort. This is about effort, not about wanting to know things.
B. busy means having a lot to do. It has nothing to do with curiosity.
C. curious means eager to know or learn. This matches "inquisitive" almost exactly.
D. studious means fond of studying or reading. It is close in context, but it describes someone who studies a lot, not someone who asks questions and wants to find things out.

Step 4: Answer The correct option is C. curious.

Tip: Link the root of the word to its meaning. "Inquisitive" contains "inquire" (to ask), so think of someone who asks questions, which means someone who is curious. In synonym questions, watch for options like "studious" that fit the context but do not match the exact meaning.

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