JAMB Use of English 1998 Question 48

Question 48

Antonyms

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics: Once he has decided that something needs doing, my brother is very unswerving of purpose

  1. A.erratic
  2. B.tenacious
  3. C.stubborn
  4. D.simple
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (erratic)

Explanation

'Unswerving' means steady and unchanging; the opposite is erratic.