JAMB Use of English 1984 Question 39

Question 39

Antonyms

Select the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word: The long straight trunk of the tree is ideal for roundwood used like railway sleepers, refters and fence posts.

  1. A.best
  2. B.perfect
  3. C.most unsuitable
  4. D.satisfactory
  5. E.poor
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (most unsuitable)

Explanation

'Ideal' means perfectly suitable, so its opposite is 'most unsuitable'.