From the list of words or group of wordslettered A to D, choose the one that is mostnearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and...

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Use of English - 2020 Subject: English Language

Question 1 Report

From the list of words or group of wordslettered A to D, choose the one that is mostnearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence.

The economist argued that the apparently inconsequential rise in the price of petrol had a _________ effect on thecost of living

Answer Details
The most suitable opposite of "inconsequential" in the given sentence is "dangerous." "Inconsequential" means something that is unimportant, insignificant, or having little or no effect. In contrast, "dangerous" means something that poses a risk, threat, or harm. Therefore, in the context of the sentence, the economist argued that the seemingly unimportant increase in the price of petrol had a significant or harmful effect on the cost of living.

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