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JAMB Use of English 2001 Question 59

Question 59

Antonyms

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the phrase in italics: Amina's performance in the examination surpassed my expectations

  1. A.was disappointing
  2. B.lacked merit
  3. C.was extraordinarily good
  4. D.amazed everyone
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Answer: A (was disappointing)

Explanation

To surpass expectations is to do better than expected; the opposite is to fall short, i.e. to be disappointing.