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JAMB 2024 - Question 15

English 2024 JAMB Past Questions - Question 15: The quick-tempered manager often shouted   at   employees,   while   his assistant was known for being_______ in stressful situations. 

In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of options lettered A-D, choose the one that is nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, best fill the gap provided.
The quick-tempered manager often shouted   at   employees,   while   his assistant was known for being_______ in stressful situations. 
A:
B:
C:
D:
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Correct Answer

B

Explanation

“Quick-tempered” means becoming angry easily. Its opposite, “patient,” means calm and able to tolerate delays or problems without becoming angry.