JAMB Use of English 1991 Question 27

Question 27

Antonyms

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word in italics: My father is a very prosperous businessman

  1. A.ungrateful
  2. B.unscrupulous
  3. C.unskilful
  4. D.unsuccessful
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (unsuccessful)

Explanation

Prosperous means successful and wealthy, so the opposite is unsuccessful.