JAMB - English Language (2005 - No. 13)
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
After fifty years, he could not find anyone who was contemporary with him at college.
After fifty years, he could not find anyone who was contemporary with him at college.
strange to
belonged to
friendly with
contested against
Објашњење
The word "contemporary" in this context refers to someone who was in the same time period or era, especially with regard to education. Therefore, the opposite of "contemporary" would be someone who is "strange to" or not associated with that time period. Hence, the correct option is: A. strange to