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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Topic: Antonyms

Jamb English Language (Use of English) Questions - Antonyms

Question 1:
Substitute for the underlined word in the following sentence the word that most closely expresses the opposite meaning:

The plaintiff made very cogent submissions to the trail judge
  • A Bailiff
  • B Prosecutor
  • C Lawyer
  • D Defendant
  • E Accused
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Question 2:
Choose the word that has an opposite meaning to the one in bracket for questions below.

When it comes to playing the piano, I am a complete [ignoramus]
  • A Idiot
  • B Virtuoso
  • C Novice
  • D Nonentity
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Question 3:
Choose the word that has an opposite meaning to the one in bracket for questions below.

The [prodigious] building was razed to the carpet level yesterday
  • A Ramshackle
  • B Modern
  • C Colossal
  • D Mini-sized
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Question 4:
Choose the word that has an opposite meaning to the one in bracket for questions below.

The sick man is now [ambulatory]
  • A Recovering gradually
  • B Walking
  • C Sound in health
  • D Immobile
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Question 5:
Choose the word that has an opposite meaning to the one in bracket for questions below.

Mr Santos Laliga is a [dipsomaniac]
  • A Teetotaler
  • B A drunkard
  • C An hater of women
  • D A promiscuous man
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