Match the words given in List-I with their antonyms given in List-II.
| List-I (Words) | List-II (Antonyms) |
|---|---|
| (A) Majority | (I) Neat |
| (B) Ignite | (II) Unhealthy |
| (C) Sloppy | (III) Minority |
| (D) Wholesome | (IV) Extinguish |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) Majority | (III) Minority | Majority means the larger part or number of a group. Minority means the smaller part or number of a group. They are antonyms. | The majority of the class voted for a picnic at the dam. |
| (B) Ignite | (IV) Extinguish | Ignite means to start burning or to make something start burning. Extinguish means to put out a fire or a light. They are antonyms. | Papa used a match to ignite the gas stove. |
| (C) Sloppy | (I) Neat | Sloppy means careless and untidy. Neat means tidy and done with care. They are antonyms. | Ma’am returned my project because of the sloppy colouring. |
| (D) Wholesome | (II) Unhealthy | Wholesome means good for your health. Unhealthy means bad for your health. They are antonyms. | Dal, rice and curd make a simple, wholesome lunch. |