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JAMB Use of English 1986 Question 31

Question 31

Antonyms

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined: The debtor's husband is liable for his wife's debts

  1. A.unanswerable
  2. B.responsible
  3. C.unquestionable
  4. D.accountable
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (unanswerable)

Explanation

Liable means legally answerable for something. Not answerable, i.e. 'unanswerable', is the opposite; 'responsible' and 'accountable' are synonyms.