Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.The officer said that he knew nothing to the detriment of the applicant?

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Use of English - 2000 Subject: English Language

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Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.The officer said that he knew nothing to the detriment of the applicant?
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The word "detriment" means harm or damage. The option that is opposite in meaning to "detriment" is "advantage." "Advantage" refers to a condition or circumstance that puts someone in a favorable or superior position. The other options do not fit the context of the sentence. "Damage" means harm or injury to something or someone, which is the same as "detriment." "Disfavor" refers to a feeling of disapproval or dislike, which is not the opposite of "detriment." "Background" refers to a person's education, experience, and other qualifications that give them a basis for understanding something, which has nothing to do with the context of the sentence. Therefore, the correct option is "advantage."
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