JAMB 2013 English Language · Question 87

In each of this question choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined Everyone's condition was appalling

Options

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

A.cloudy
B.pleasant
C.complex
D.simple

Answer: B. pleasant

Explanation written with AI and checked against the answer key

Analyze the question: The question asks for the word opposite in meaning to "appalling" (the underlined word) in the sentence "Everyone's condition was appalling."

Explain the concept: "Appalling" means shocking, terrible, dreadful, or very bad. It describes something that causes horror or dismay. So the antonym must describe something good, agreeable, or satisfactory.

Step-by-step solution:

A. Cloudy means not clear or overcast. It is not the opposite of terrible.
B. Pleasant means enjoyable, agreeable, and good. It is the opposite of dreadful or shocking.
C. Complex means complicated. It has no connection to the quality of a condition being good or bad.
D. Simple means easy or plain. It is not an antonym of appalling.

Only pleasant carries the opposite idea: a condition that is good rather than shockingly bad.

Answer: B. pleasant

Tip: For antonym questions, first put the underlined word into simple terms ("appalling" = "very bad"), then look for the option that means "good." Also watch out for options that are merely unrelated words, like "cloudy" and "complex," which are placed there as distractors.

AI can make mistakes. Report anything that looks wrong.