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JAMB Use of English 1981 Question 99

Question 99

Antonyms

Choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the underlined word: James is a disco-addict. He takes his studies rather lightly

  1. A.humorously
  2. B.gloomily
  3. C.tediously
  4. D.carefully
  5. E.seriously
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (seriously)

Explanation

Taking studies lightly means not seriously, so the opposite is 'seriously'.