JAMB 2010 English Language · Question 46

I am optimistic about the interview though it was a mind-bending exercise?

Question

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s). I am optimistic about the interview though it was a mind-bending exercise?

In the original paper part of this question is underlined. The underline isn't shown here: see the explanation below.

A.an enervating
B.a debilitating
C.a difficult
D.an easy

Answer: D. an easy

Explanation written with AI and checked against the answer key

Analyze the question: The underlined expression is "a mind-bending exercise". The question asks for the option opposite in meaning (an antonym).

Explain the concept: "Mind-bending" means extremely difficult, complex, or mentally challenging. So we need a word or phrase meaning the reverse: something simple or not demanding.

Check each option:

A. an enervating: means draining or weakening. This is not the opposite of difficult.
B. a debilitating: means weakening or making feeble. This is also not the opposite.
C. a difficult: this is a synonym of "mind-bending", not an antonym.
D. an easy: this is the direct opposite of difficult and mentally demanding.

Solution: The sentence says the speaker is optimistic about the interview even though it was mind-bending (very hard). The opposite of "a mind-bending exercise" is "an easy exercise".

Tip: In antonym questions, first define the underlined word in simple terms (here, "very hard"). Then eliminate synonyms (C) and unrelated words (A and B) before choosing the real opposite. Watch out for options that sound similar to the given word but are actually synonyms.

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