JAMB Use of English 1987 Question 32

Question 32

Antonyms

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) in italics: My brother's primary school foundation was solid and this influenced his secondary education

  1. A.sound
  2. B.sordid
  3. C.shaky
  4. D.weak
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (weak)

Explanation

A solid foundation is strong; a weak one is its opposite. 'Sound' means the same as solid.