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JAMB Use of English 2001 Question 57

Question 57

Antonyms

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word in italics: In his naivety he believed all the stories his friend told him

  1. A.artlessnes
  2. B.stupidity
  3. C.friendliness
  4. D.incredulity
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (incredulity)

Explanation

Naivety makes a person believe everything; incredulity means refusing to believe, so it is the opposite.