Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s). The lectures were advised to carry out a cursory survey of Nigerian languages?

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Use of English - 1999 Subject: English Language

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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The lectures were advised to carry out a cursory survey of Nigerian languages?

detailed study

careful teching

careful description

partial consideration

Answer Details

The word "cursory" means to do something quickly or without much attention to detail. Therefore, the opposite of "cursory survey" would be a "detailed study" or a thorough examination of Nigerian languages. Hence, the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word is "detailed study."

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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s). The lectures were advised to carry out a cursory survey of Nigerian languages?

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