JAMB 2014 English Language · Question 51

The lamp shades were translucent.

Question

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase. The lamp shades were translucent.

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A.Transparent.
B.Opaque.
C.Intersected.
D.Luminous.

Answer: B. Opaque.

Explanation written with AI and checked against the answer key

Step 1: Analyze the question We need the word opposite in meaning to translucent.

Step 2: Explain the concept

Translucent means allowing light to pass through, but not clearly. Light gets through, but you cannot see sharp images. Frosted glass is a good example.
The opposite is a word meaning that light does not pass through at all.

Step 3: Examine the options

A. Transparent: Light passes through and you can see clearly. This is similar to translucent, only stronger, so it is not the opposite.
B. Opaque: Light cannot pass through at all. This is the opposite of translucent.
C. Intersected: Means crossed or cut across. It has no connection to light.
D. Luminous: Means giving off light or shining. It is not the opposite of translucent.

Step 4: Answer The correct answer is B. Opaque.

Tip: Think of the light scale:

Transparent: all light passes through (clear glass)
Translucent: some light passes through (frosted glass)
Opaque: no light passes through (wood, wall)

In "opposite" questions, watch out for options like transparent that are close in meaning but not truly opposite. Always pick the word at the far end of the scale.

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