Can You Identify Correct Antonyms?

1. Choose the word or group of words that is MOSTLY NEARLY OPPOSITE to the word in the capital, and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.

In This arrangement, Folu was my SUPPORTER even though he is often my .................... in another matter.

Opponent

Ally

Prosper

Opposite

The most suitable contextual answer is Opponent.

Explanation

The most suitable contextual answer is Opponent.

2. Choose the word or group of words that is MOSTLY NEARLY OPPOSITE to the word in the capital, and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.

It is not good to spread HATRED, but everyone should spread .........

Force

Villainy

Love

Compulsion

The word "hatred" is being contrasted with another word that is nearly opposite in meaning. "Force" and "villainy" are both negative words that do not fit the context of the sentence. "Compulsion" implies a sense of force or coercion, which is not appropriate in this context. "Love" is the most suitable option as it represents a positive and opposite emotion to hatred.

Explanation

The word "hatred" is being contrasted with another word that is nearly opposite in meaning. "Force" and "villainy" are both negative words that do not fit the context of the sentence. "Compulsion" implies a sense of force or coercion, which is not appropriate in this context. "Love" is the most suitable option as it represents a positive and opposite emotion to hatred.

3. Choose the interpretation that you consider appropriate for the expression in capital in the sentence. Mr. John has always managed to keep his HEAD ABOVE WATER.

Keep his head above water when swimming

Like swimming

Known the technique of swimming

Stay out of financial difficulty

The expression "keep his head above water" is often used metaphorically to mean staying afloat or managing to survive in difficult circumstances. In this context, it suggests that Mr. John has been able to stay out of financial difficulty and manage his finances well.

Explanation

The expression "keep his head above water" is often used metaphorically to mean staying afloat or managing to survive in difficult circumstances. In this context, it suggests that Mr. John has been able to stay out of financial difficulty and manage his finances well.

4. Choose the word or group of words that is MOSTLY NEARLY OPPOSITE to the word in the capital, and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.

Kunle PURCHASED various articles at the big sale near Kingsway, and surprisingly enough, he ................. them before he reached home that day.

Destroyed

Bought

Sold

Distributed

To Purchase Means to buy, so the opposite becomes to sell

Explanation

To Purchase Means to buy, so the opposite becomes to sell

5. Choose the interpretation that you consider appropriate for the expression in capital in the sentence.
The men eventually gained freedom and declared later to GET THEIR OWN BACK on their oppressors.

Strike

Have their revenge

Abuse

Get something

The phrase "get their own back" implies seeking revenge or retaliating against someone who has wronged them. Therefore, the interpretation "have their revenge" is the most appropriate for the expression in the sentence. It suggests that the men eventually gained freedom and later sought to retaliate against their oppressors for the injustices they had suffered.

Explanation

The phrase "get their own back" implies seeking revenge or retaliating against someone who has wronged them. Therefore, the interpretation "have their revenge" is the most appropriate for the expression in the sentence. It suggests that the men eventually gained freedom and later sought to retaliate against their oppressors for the injustices they had suffered.

6. Choose the word or group of words that is MOSTLY NEARLY OPPOSITE to the word in the capital, and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.

Tayo was unable to KINDLE the fire, which my father had to ......... later.

Kill

Switch

Extinguish

Destroy

Tayo was unable to KINDLE the fire, which my father had to EXTINGUISH later.

Explanation

Tayo was unable to KINDLE the fire, which my father had to EXTINGUISH later.

7. Choose the word or group of words that is MOSTLY NEARLY OPPOSITE to the word in capital, and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.

I ENCOURAGED my younger brother to take on the law as a profession while I.......... my sister from doing so.

Financed

Warned

Dissuaded

Persuaded

The word "encouraged" in the sentence suggests that the speaker supported or motivated their younger brother to pursue law as a profession. Therefore, the word that would be mostly nearly opposite to "encouraged" and would correctly fill the gap in the sentence is "dissuaded." This implies that the speaker discouraged or advised against their sister from taking on law as a profession.

Explanation

The word "encouraged" in the sentence suggests that the speaker supported or motivated their younger brother to pursue law as a profession. Therefore, the word that would be mostly nearly opposite to "encouraged" and would correctly fill the gap in the sentence is "dissuaded." This implies that the speaker discouraged or advised against their sister from taking on law as a profession.

8. Choose the word or group of words that is MOSTLY NEARLY OPPOSITE to the word in the capital, and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.

People who are normally ..... often turn out to be DAUNTLESS hero's in the face of real danger

Unsteady

Colorless

Cowardly

Unfriendly

The word "cowardly" is the opposite of "dauntless" as it means lacking courage or being fearful. The sentence suggests that people who are normally fearful or cowardly surprise others by showing bravery or fearlessness in the face of real danger. Therefore, "cowardly" is the correct answer as it is the most nearly opposite word to "dauntless" in the given options.

Explanation

The word "cowardly" is the opposite of "dauntless" as it means lacking courage or being fearful. The sentence suggests that people who are normally fearful or cowardly surprise others by showing bravery or fearlessness in the face of real danger. Therefore, "cowardly" is the correct answer as it is the most nearly opposite word to "dauntless" in the given options.

9. Choose the interpretation that you consider appropriate for the expression in capital in the sentence.

She is FATING HER HEAR OUT for a sailor who is always at sea.

Writing to

Longing for

Quarreling with

Fuming about

The expression "fating her heart out" suggests that she is expressing her emotions intensely or passionately. In the given sentence, she is doing this for a sailor who is always at sea. Therefore, the most appropriate interpretation is that she is longing for the sailor, missing him deeply and wishing for his presence.

Explanation

The expression "fating her heart out" suggests that she is expressing her emotions intensely or passionately. In the given sentence, she is doing this for a sailor who is always at sea. Therefore, the most appropriate interpretation is that she is longing for the sailor, missing him deeply and wishing for his presence.

10. Choose the word or group of words that is MOSTLY NEARLY OPPOSITE to the word in the capital, and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.

It is quite CUSTOMARY to introduce to the guest speaker but ......... to insult him.

Illegal

Impolite

Unusual

Useless

It is quite customary to introduce the guest speaker, but it would be unusual to insult him. This implies that insulting the guest speaker goes against the norm or is not commonly done.

Explanation

It is quite customary to introduce the guest speaker, but it would be unusual to insult him. This implies that insulting the guest speaker goes against the norm or is not commonly done.