JAMB English Language · Lexis and Structure
Antonyms: JAMB English Language Past Questions and Answers
What the JAMB syllabus covers in Antonyms
Our summary: Choosing the word or expression opposite in meaning to one used in a sentence.
- Antonyms
Objectives
- determine similar and opposite meanings of words.
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JAMB English Language questions on Antonyms
- JAMB 2025For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics. The robbers gained access to the bank because of their porous…
- JAMB 2025For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics. The natives were allowed to stay.
- JAMB 2025For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics. The scientist conducted a meticulous experiment.
- JAMB 2025For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics. In the past, anyone who angered the gods would be killed.
- JAMB 2025For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics. Andrew is the protagonist in the play.
- JAMB 2025For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics. The manager became flexible on critical matters.
- JAMB 2025For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics. The gear is immanent in a car.
- JAMB 2025For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics. Musa vehemently opposed his son's political ambition.
- JAMB 2025For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics. Despite their efforts at the last Nations Cup fiesta, the team was…
- JAMB 2024Due to old age, mother has become taciturn.
- JAMB 2024The cleaner admires the girls for their neatness.
- JAMB 2024The children's room was messy when we entered.
- JAMB 2024The commissioner thought that the proposal would fall through.
- JAMB 2024The judge declared the two accused guilty.
- JAMB 2024A prosperous lawyer is definitely hardworking.
- JAMB 2024Ebere's indolence contrasts with her sister's.
- JAMB 2024The roads in major cities are broad.
- JAMB 2024The instructions given to him are vague.
- JAMB 2024Ayo does regular exercise to stretch his mind.
- JAMB 2024There is no likeness between him and his brother.
- JAMB 2024The judge pronounced the suspect guilty.
- JAMB 2024She looks very pale. — Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined
- JAMB 2024She remembered how reticent her father had been about his past.
- JAMB 2024Jemila's austere reaction kept everyone on their toes.
- JAMB 2024Where is the wealth the rich man accumulated in his lifetime?
- JAMB 2024Everyone thought the politician was invincible.
- JAMB 2024He gave an indifferent look at his dismissal.
- JAMB 2023During the maths test, some students got an approximate score of 20.
- JAMB 2023In this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase. It is inconceivable that the cat devoured the cat.
- JAMB 2023The test shows that the lumps are malignant.
- JAMB 2023My mother is a shrewd businesswoman.
- JAMB 2023Choose the word or phrase from A to D which has its meaning opposite to the underlined word or words in each sentence She was impertinent until she met her…
- JAMB 2023Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s) Victor played the role of a haughty prince.
- JAMB 2023Eating fresh fruits and vegetables is beneficial to one's health while eating processed foods is …
- JAMB 2023Choose the word or group of words that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined words The gradual process of transition to civilian rule came to an…
- JAMB 2022My father is parsimonious
- JAMB 2022Twice, he was repulsed with heavy losses
- JAMB 2022Last Easter was an austere period.
- JAMB 2021Akin's health has greatly degenerated in the last week.
- JAMB 2021choose the option nearly opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined One hundred and forty kilometres per hour is a reasonable speed limit.
- JAMB 2021choose the option nearly opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined The soldiers were remorseful for their inhuman treatment of the civilians.
- JAMB 2021choose the option nearly opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined The incumbent president conceded defeat before the final result was announced.
- JAMB 2021choose the option nearly opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined It is embarrassing to accept our mistakes and tender an apology.
- JAMB 2021choose the option nearly opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined The lawmakers are perceived to be the greediest set of politicians.
- JAMB 2021choose the option nearly opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined James found the photocopied material invaluable while preparing for the examination
- JAMB 2021choose the option nearly opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined The annual festival attracts dignitaries from both home and abroad.
- JAMB 2020God opposes the proud and rewards the …
- JAMB 2020The pilot says that it is easier to take off from the airport than to … on the tarmac
- JAMB 2020I thought that the comments made by the Manager were quite innocuous but the chairman considered them …
- JAMB 2020Although Chide's manners are quite refined , his colleagues are rather …
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