JAMB Use of English 1998 Question 37

Question 37

Antonyms

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics: Uche could not travel last December because of the severity of the harmattan

  1. A.cold
  2. B.mildness
  3. C.warmth
  4. D.moderation
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (mildness)

Explanation

'Severity' means harshness; the opposite is mildness.