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JAMB Use of English 2005 Question 37

Question 37

Antonyms

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics: The Principal was filled with scorn when we gave our reason for coming late

  1. A.contempt
  2. B.sympathy
  3. C.anger
  4. D.pity
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (sympathy)

Explanation

Scorn is contempt for something; the opposite feeling is sympathy.