Question 56
MediumOriginal questionMatch each word in List I with its opposite in List II.
| List I: Word | List II: Opposite |
|---|---|
| A. major | I. unfriendly |
| B. innocent | II. guilty |
| C. genial | III. minor |
| D. fertile | IV. barren |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Major is the opposite of "minor": A-III.
Innocent is the opposite of "guilty": B-II.
Genial is the opposite of "unfriendly": C-I.
Fertile is the opposite of "barren": D-IV.
Worth noting
Only one option has B-II, 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
- Typical timeTypical
- 60 s
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