UI Post-UTME Use of English 2025 (Model questions) Question 10

Question 10

Antonyms

Choose the word or group of words that is opposite in meaning to the word in italics: The magnanimous winner chose to forgive his opponent.

  1. A.generous
  2. B.kind
  3. C.selfish
  4. D.forgiving
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (selfish)

Explanation

Magnanimous means generous and forgiving; selfish is the opposite.