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JAMB Use of English 1993 Question 42

Question 42

Antonyms

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) in italics: We have found that cassava is a sine qua non item in our industry

  1. A.useful
  2. B.indispensable
  3. C.useless
  4. D.dispensable
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (dispensable)

Explanation

A 'sine qua non' is something absolutely necessary; the opposite is 'dispensable' (can be done without).