For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics He walks in a gawky way

Step 1: Analyze the question You are asked to find the word opposite in meaning to gawky, an antonym question.

Step 2: Explain the concept Gawky (adjective) means awkward, clumsy, ungainly in movement or appearance. A person who walks in a gawky way moves stiffly and without coordination, as if the limbs don't work together smoothly.

So we need a word meaning the opposite: smooth, elegant, well-coordinated.

Step 3: Check each option

• A. suitable: means appropriate or fitting. It has nothing to do with the manner of movement, so it is not the opposite.
• B. clumsy: this is a synonym of gawky, not an antonym. Wrong.
• C. lumbering: means moving heavily and awkwardly. Also a synonym. Wrong.
• D. graceful: means elegant and smooth in movement. This is the direct opposite of gawky.

Step 4: Answer The correct option is D. graceful.

Tip: In "opposite meaning" questions, JAMB often includes synonyms as distractors (here, clumsy and lumbering). Before choosing, ask yourself: "Does this word mean the same as the given word?" If yes, eliminate it immediately. Also, learn word pairs: gawky ↔ graceful, awkward ↔ elegant.