Antonyms - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 151:

• JAMB 1994

In the question below choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined:Such measures end up exacerbating the pain,

A. Aggravating
B. Increasing
C. Eliminating
D. Alleviating

Question 152:

• JAMB 1994

In the question below choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined:Ina sentence, there must always be a concord between a subject and its verb

A. Breach
B. Departure
C. Disagreement
D. Dispute

Question 153:

• JAMB 1994

Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.As soon as the headmaster appeared, the chanting resumed?

A. Immediately
B. Much later
C. Soon after
D. Almost as

Question 154:

• JAMB 1994

Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
In the course of the debate, the speakers were advised to summarize their points?

A. Argue
B. Develop
C. Round off
D. Round up

Question 155:

• JAMB 1994

Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
The elderly often fulminate against the apparent indolence of the young generation?

A. Protest bitterly about
B. Complain seriously about
C. Promote vigorously
D. Commend warmely