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JAMB Use of English 2001 Question 53

Question 53

Antonyms

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the phrase in italics: Had I known about their plan much earlier I would have nipped it in the bud

  1. A.stopped it
  2. B.initiated it
  3. C.squashed it
  4. D.promoted it
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Answer: D (promoted it)

Explanation

To nip something in the bud is to stop it early; the opposite is to promote or encourage it.