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JAMB Use of English 1981 Question 98

Question 98

Antonyms

Choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the underlined word: The doctor was very gentle with his patients in the examining room.

  1. A.harsh
  2. B.rude
  3. C.rough
  4. D.unkind
  5. E.callous
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Answer: C (rough)

Explanation

'Gentle' handling of patients is the opposite of rough handling. 'Harsh' or 'unkind' describe attitude rather than physical touch.