Antonyms - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 36:

• JAMB 2017

From the options given, Choose the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
This house which was sealed off years ago has now been –

A. Re-opened
B. Rebuilt
C. Re-roofed
D. Restored

Question 37:

• JAMB 2017

From the options, choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word
He is quite an outspoken young man but his father is_____?

A. Humorous
B. Sober
C. Taciturn
D. Silent

Question 38:

• JAMB 2017

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
The students received a mild reproof from the teacher

A. Exhortation
B. Opposition
C. Commendation
D. Appropriation

Question 39:

• JAMB 2017

choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
They come here on bootless errand

A. Worthwhile
B. Vain
C. Delusive
D. Intended

Question 40:

• JAMB 2017

Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s)
The_____event takes place every two years

A. Bienial
B. Biannual
C. Biennial
D. Biannal