JAMB Use of English 1994 Question 36

Question 36

Antonyms

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) in italics: As soon as the headmaster appeared, the chanting resumed

  1. A.immediately
  2. B.much later
  3. C.soon after
  4. D.almost as
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (much later)

Explanation

'As soon as' means immediately after; the opposite is 'much later'.