Antonyms - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 71:

• JAMB 1986

In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined:
The lotion recommended by the doctor soothed Okon's aching tooth

A. Calmed
B. Extracted
C. Excited
D. Worsened

Question 72:

• JAMB 1986

In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined:
The sun cast its shadow on the wall

A. Reflection
B. Rays
C. Resemblance
D. Substance

Question 73:

• JAMB 1986

In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined:
He was locked up for a fortnight

A. Released
B. Punished
C. Remanded
D. Locked out

Question 74:

• JAMB 1986

In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined:
The lady acted courageously when thieves attacked her

A. Shyly
B. Fearlessly
C. Indiscreetly
D. Timidly

Question 75:

• JAMB 1987

In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) Underlined:The house-wife was hard up before the end of each month

A. Upset
B. Penniless
C. Borrowing
D. In no need