JAMB Use of English 2002 Question 28

Question 28

Antonyms

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word in italics: Tunde's reaction underscores the point I was making

  1. A.justifies
  2. B.emphasizes
  3. C.summarizes
  4. D.contradicts
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (contradicts)

Explanation

To underscore a point is to support and emphasise it; to contradict it is the opposite.