JAMB Use of English 2005 Question 41

Question 41

Antonyms

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics: The views of the plateau are in stark contrast to the workaday cottages below

  1. A.ordinary and uninteresting
  2. B.beautiful and interesting
  3. C.comfortable and fascinating
  4. D.ugly and unfascinating
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (beautiful and interesting)

Explanation

Workaday means ordinary and dull. The opposite is beautiful and interesting.