JAMB 2014 English Language · Question 14

Today's weather is favourable for a game of tennis.

Question

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase. Today's weather is favourable for a game of tennis.

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

A.Disapproving.
B.Impartial.
C.Abnormal.
D.Encouraging.

Answer: D. Encouraging.

Explanation written with AI and checked against the answer key

Question analysis The sentence is "Today's weather is favourable for a game of tennis." (The underlined word is "favourable.") We need the option closest in meaning.

Concept "Favourable" means helpful, advantageous, or suitable for something. When conditions are favourable, they support or help what you want to do.

Checking each option

A. Disapproving means showing dislike or criticism. This is the opposite of favourable. ✗
B. Impartial means fair and not taking sides. It has nothing to do with suitable conditions. ✗
C. Abnormal means unusual or not normal. Weather can be abnormal, but that doesn't mean it is good for tennis. ✗
D. Encouraging means giving support or hope, which fits "favourable" because the weather supports playing tennis. ✓

Answer The weather is helpful and supportive of the game, so the closest meaning is D. Encouraging.

Tip In synonym questions, put each option into the sentence and see which one keeps the meaning. Also remember that "favourable" is the opposite of "unfavourable" and "adverse." This helps you eliminate options like "disapproving" quickly.

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