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JAMB Use of English 2009 Question 50

Question 50

Antonyms

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics: Curiously, he escaped unhurt

  1. A.interestingly
  2. B.unsurprisingly
  3. C.annoyingly
  4. D.unusually.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (unsurprisingly)

Explanation

'Curiously' here means strangely or surprisingly; the opposite is unsurprisingly.