JAMB Use of English 1987 Question 26

Question 26

Antonyms

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) in italics: The house – wife was hard up before the end of each month

  1. A.upset
  2. B.penniless
  3. C.borrowing
  4. D.in no need
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (in no need)

Explanation

To be hard up is to be short of money; the opposite is to be in no need.