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UI Post-UTME Use of English 2025 (Model questions) Question 9

Question 9

Antonyms

Choose the word or group of words that is opposite in meaning to the word in italics: Smoking has pernicious effects on human health.

  1. A.harmful
  2. B.beneficial
  3. C.dangerous
  4. D.lasting
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (beneficial)

Explanation

Pernicious means harmful, so the opposite is beneficial.