Question 58
MediumOriginal questionMatch each word in List I with its opposite in List II.
| List I: Word | List II: Opposite |
|---|---|
| A. majority | I. minority |
| B. expand | II. light |
| C. heavy | III. contract |
| D. rational | IV. unreasonable |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
Majority is the opposite of "minority": A-I.
Expand is the opposite of "contract": B-III.
Heavy is the opposite of "light": C-II.
Rational is the opposite of "unreasonable": D-IV.
Worth noting
Only one option has B-III, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
- Concept
- Matching words or phrases with their meanings
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