JAMB English Language 2016 Objective — Question 48
Question 48 of 100 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) English Language 2016 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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48. Words akin to 'carping' are A. faultfinding, nagging, caviling, scoffing and belittling B. praising and complimenting C. ignoring and ridiculing D. helping and assisting
- A. faultfinding, nagging, caviling, scoffing and belittlingCorrect
- B. praising and complimenting
- C. ignoring and ridiculing
- D. helping and assisting
Explanation
Although, other words akin to carping are: faultfinding, nagging, caviling, scoffing and belittling. Yet, the best opposite is praising.
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