Directions: In each of the questions below, a sentence is given with one word highlighted in bold. From the given options, identify the sentence which expresses a meaning opposite to the given sentence, with the highlighted word replaced by a word of the opposite meaning.
Question 1.
The majority held that the devotees of Lord Ayyappa do not constitute a separate religious denomination.
A.The majority held that the devotees of Lord Ayyappa do not constitute a disembodied religious denomination.
B.The majority held that the devotees of Lord Ayyappa do not constitute a united religious denomination.
C.The majority held that the devotees of Lord Ayyappa do not constitute a divided religious denomination.
D.The majority held that the devotees of Lord Ayyappa do not constitute a sovereign religious denomination.
E. None of the above
Question 2.
They have removed provisions related to adultery in the Indian Penal Code and the Code of Criminal Procedure.
A.They have abolished provisions related to adultery in the Indian Penal Code and the Code of Criminal Procedure.
B.They have eliminated provisions related to adultery in the Indian Penal Code and the Code of Criminal Procedure.
C.They have incorporated provisions related to adultery in the Indian Penal Code and the Code of Criminal Procedure.
D.They have excluded provisions related to adultery in the Indian Penal Code and the Code of Criminal Procedure.
E. None of the above
Question 3.
A more robust approach in addressing the widening CAD would be to institute wide-ranging measures to boost exports.
A.A more robust approach in addressing the widening CAD would be to institute wide-ranging measures to impede exports.
B.A more robust approach in addressing the widening CAD would be to institute wide-ranging measures to progress exports.
C.A more robust approach in addressing the widening CAD would be to institute wide-ranging measures to magnify exports.
D.A more robust approach in addressing the widening CAD would be to institute wide-ranging measures to uplift exports.
E. None of the above
Question 4.
Yesterday afternoon came with a surprise when Pak helicopter infringed into Indian air-boundary.
A.Yesterday afternoon came with a surprise when Pak helicopter invaded into Indian air-boundary.
B.Yesterday afternoon came with a surprise when Pak helicopter flew into Indian air-boundary.
C.Yesterday afternoon came with a surprise when Pak helicopter impinged into Indian air-boundary.
D.Yesterday afternoon came with a surprise when Pak helicopter trespassed into Indian air-boundary.
E. None of the above
Question 5.
The medley of surprise results proved that cricket will continue to evolve and challenge its own hierarchies.
A.The medley of surprise results proved that cricket will sustain to evolve and challenge its own hierarchies.
B.The medley of surprise results proved that cricket will cease to evolve and challenge its own hierarchies.
C.The medley of surprise results proved that cricket will persist to evolve and challenge its own hierarchies.
D.The medley of surprise results proved that cricket will remain to evolve and challenge its own hierarchies.
E. All of the above
Explanations
Question 1.
Correct Option: B
The bold word “separate” means disconnected .
Synonyms: Free, independent, isolated
Antonyms: United, connected, associated
Clearly option B united expresses the opposite meaning of the given sentence.
Hence option B is correct.
Question 2.
Correct Option: C
The bold word “remove” means to get rid of or to end something.
Synonyms: Stop, Abolish, End
Antonyms: Initiate, Incorporate, Add
Clearly option C incorporate(to form or constitute) expresses the opposite meaning of the given sentence.
Hence option C is correct.
Question 3.
Correct Option: A
The bold word “boost” means to enhance or advance.
Synonyms: Raise, Magnify, Uplift
Antonyms: Impede, Reduce, Decrease
Thus , clearly option A impede(to hinder) expresses the opposite meaning of the given sentence.
Hence option A is correct.
Question 4.
Correct Option: E
The bold word “infringed” means to enter without permission or to enter a restricted place.
Synonyms: Infringe, Trespass, Impinge
Antonyms: Escape, Exit, Retreat
Thus , clearly none of the options expresses the opposite meaning of the given sentence.
Hence option E is correct.
Question 5.
Correct Option: B
The bold word “continue” means to persist in any activity.
Synonyms: Persist, Ongoing, Sustain
Antonyms: Cease, halt, stop
Thus , clearly option B expresses the opposite meaning of the given sentence.
Hence option B is correct.
