UI Post-UTME Use of English 2012 Question 29

Question 29

Antonyms

Choose the nearest option opposite in meaning to the word or words in italics: At the debut of his term of office, hopes were raised for a successful tenure

  1. A.termination
  2. B.beginning
  3. C.inception
  4. D.commencement
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (termination)

Explanation

A debut is a first appearance or start; the opposite is the termination (end).