JAMB 2018 English Language · Question 43
Everyone testifies to the unique taste of our flavor.
Question
choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) in italics. Everyone testifies to the unique taste of our flavor.
- A.Offensive
- B.Common
- C.Uncommon
- D.Sufficient
Answer: B. Common
Explanation written with AI and checked against the answer key
Analyze the question: The italicised word is "unique". We need the option that is opposite in meaning.
Explain the concept: "Unique" means one of a kind, having no equal, or very special. Its antonym is something ordinary, widespread, or shared by many.
Go through the options:
- A. Offensive means causing displeasure or insult. It has nothing to do with being one of a kind.
- B. Common means ordinary and found everywhere. This is the direct opposite of "one of a kind."
- C. Uncommon means rare or unusual. This is actually a synonym of "unique", not an antonym. It is the trap in this question.
- D. Sufficient means enough. It is unrelated.
Solution: Substituting "common" gives: "Everyone testifies to the common taste of our flavor." This is the reverse of saying the taste is special and one of a kind. So the answer is **B.
Tip: In "opposite in meaning" questions, first find the synonym of the word, then eliminate it. Here "uncommon" is a synonym, so it can't be the antonym. Always check that you are answering the question asked (opposite or similar), because examiners place the synonym among the options on purpose.
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