JAMB Use of English 1999 Question 81

Question 81

Antonyms

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics: My brother married a loquacious woman

  1. A.quiet
  2. B.noisy
  3. C.talkative
  4. D.beautiful
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (quiet)

Explanation

'Loquacious' means talkative; the opposite is quiet.