Antonyms

Topic 4 of 9 in the JAMB English Language syllabus for 2026/2027. Study the contents and notes below, then check yourself against the objectives.

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Section: Lexis and Structure

Contents & notes: what this topic covers

Under Antonyms, the JAMB English Language syllabus expects you to study:

  • Choosing the word or phrase most nearly opposite in meaning.

Study notes & guidance

Study Antonyms using a recommended English Language textbook that follows the JAMB syllabus. Work through the contents listed above one by one, make brief notes in your own words, and then practise as many questions on this topic as you can — in English Language, understanding and steady practice matter far more than memorising. Use the objectives below as a checklist: if you can do each one confidently, you have mastered this topic.

Objectives — candidates should be able to

After studying Antonyms, you should be able to:

  1. Choose the word or phrase most nearly opposite in meaning

These objectives are from the official JAMB syllabus. Use them as a checklist — if you can do each one confidently, you have mastered this topic.

Then practise: the fastest way to lock in a topic is to test yourself under time. Go to CBT practice →

Source: official JAMB UTME English Language syllabus (IBASS, jamb.gov.ng). Reproduced for study use. Last checked: 17 Sept 2026. Always confirm the current syllabus on the official portal.

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