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JAMB Use of English 1987 Question 29

Question 29

Antonyms

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) in italics: Unless we see the evils clearly, contending against them is ike fighting the air

  1. A.avoiding
  2. B.struggling with
  3. C.combating
  4. D.repelling.
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Answer: A (avoiding)

Explanation

To contend against something is to fight it; to avoid it is the opposite.