JAMB Use of English 1986 Question 30

Question 30

Antonyms

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined: The Governor declined to give audience to the journalist.

  1. A.ignored
  2. B.accepted
  3. C.forgot
  4. D.rejected
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (accepted)

Explanation

To decline is to refuse; the opposite is to accept.