JAMB Use of English 1994 Question 40

Question 40

Antonyms

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) in italics: Nigeria is gradually experiencing economic recession

  1. A.birth
  2. B.discovery
  3. C.recovery
  4. D.destruction
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (recovery)

Explanation

A recession is a decline in economic activity; recovery is the economy getting better again.