JAMB Use of English 1988 Question 34

Question 34

Antonyms

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) in italics: The demonstrators have refused to call off their action.

  1. A.consolidate
  2. B.start
  3. C.resume
  4. D.end
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (resume)

Explanation

To call off an action is to stop or cancel it; to resume is to continue it again.