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JAMB Use of English 2009 Question 36

Question 36

Antonyms

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics: We had difficulty eating the meat because it was leathery.

  1. A.bitter
  2. B.stringy
  3. C.tough
  4. D.tender.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (tender.)

Explanation

Leathery meat is hard and tough to chew; the opposite is tender.