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JAMB English Language 2010 Objective — Question 49

Question 49 of 100 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) English Language 2010 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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49. The weather was still very heavy and sultry. A. wintry and shadowy B. cold and friendly C. cloudy and thundery D. hot and uncomfortable

  • A. wintry and shadowy
  • B. cold and friendlyCorrect
  • C. cloudy and thundery
  • D. hot and uncomfortable

Explanation

'Heavy or sultry' means very hot and uncomfortable; muggy, close, damp, humid, stifling, stuffy, etc. The opposite is 'cold and friendly'.

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