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JAMB Use of English 1995 Question 36

Question 36

Antonyms

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics: She was asked to swallow her pride and get busy

  1. A.be more realistic
  2. B.eat up her own pride
  3. C.be more insistent
  4. D.be less proud
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (be more insistent)

Explanation

To 'swallow one's pride' is to stop being proud and accept something humbly; the opposite is to stand one's ground and be more insistent.