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JAMB Use of English 1997 Question 32

Question 32

Antonyms

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics: Bala was put off by Lanre's coquettish behaviour towards him

  1. A.unfriendly advances
  2. B.inviting and friendly advances
  3. C.quarrelsome attitude
  4. D.interesting attitude
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (unfriendly advances)

Explanation

Coquettish behaviour is flirting, i.e. friendly, inviting advances; the opposite is unfriendly advances.