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JAMB Use of English 1990 Question 29

Question 29

Antonyms

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word in italics: Binta sobbed by the door because she had lost her mother's precious necklace.

  1. A.cried
  2. B.smiled
  3. C.wept
  4. D.laughed
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (smiled)

Explanation

To sob is to cry quietly in distress; the opposite is to smile. 'Cried' and 'wept' are synonyms.