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JAMB Use of English 1978 Question 96

Question 96

Antonyms

Substitute for the underlined word in the following sentence the word that most closely expresses the opposite meaning: The plaintiff made very cogent submissions to the trial judge

  1. A.bailiff
  2. B.prosecutor
  3. C.lawyer
  4. D.defendant
  5. E.accused.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (defendant)

Explanation

A plaintiff brings a case to court; the person the case is brought against is the defendant.