JAMB Use of English 1990 Question 27

Question 27

Antonyms

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word in italics: Lola was agitated when the sad news of her mother's accident was broken to her.

  1. A.excited
  2. B.calm
  3. C.uncontrollable
  4. D.unreasonable
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (calm)

Explanation

'Agitated' means troubled and nervous; the opposite is 'calm'.