Antonyms - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 406:

• JAMB 2010

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Ada gave her husband a look that made words superfluous?

A. Redundant
B. Spurious
C. Unnecessary
D. Scanty

Question 407:

• JAMB 2011

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
The warring communities were coerced into negotiating a settlement?

A. Driven
B. Compelled
C. Persuaded
D. Pressured

Question 408:

• JAMB 2011

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
His father served as a mercenary in the army?

A. Preacher
B. Regular
C. Recruit
D. Officer

Question 409:

• JAMB 2011

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
Jummai is cruel to her husband?

A. Harsh
B. Brutal
C. Passionate
D. Ferocious

Question 410:

• JAMB 2011

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
The teacher who beat the student was treated with mercy?

A. Disrespect
B. Contempt
C. Vengeance
D. Kindness