JAMB - English Language (2000 - No. 61)
Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.
Despite his laxity in other matters, Ojo's father drew the line at truancy.
favoured
rejected
emphasized
ignored
Wyjaśnienie
The phrase "drew the line at" means to set a limit or establish a boundary regarding what is acceptable or permissible. Therefore, the opposite of "drew the line" is to have a lack of such boundaries. A. Favoured means supporting or being lenient towards something is the opposite of setting strict limits. B. rejected means refusing something. C. emphasized means to stress or highlight something. D. ignored means neglecting an issue.