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JAMB Use of English 1993 Question 38

Question 38

Antonyms

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) in italics: They often quarrelled before leaving the house but made it up by the time they returned home

  1. A.added it up
  2. B.reconciled
  3. C.fell out
  4. D.compounded the problem
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (fell out)

Explanation

'Made it up' means became friends again; 'fell out' means quarrelled, the opposite.