JAMB Use of English 1993 Question 43

Question 43

Antonyms

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) in italics: Science may be a complicated area of learning, but its teaching needs to be demystified

  1. A.simplified
  2. B.twisted
  3. C.made difficult
  4. D.distorted.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (made difficult)

Explanation

To demystify is to make something clear and easy to understand; the opposite is 'made difficult'. 'Simplified' means the same, not the opposite.