Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Antonyms

Question:

Complete the sentence with an appropriate ANTONYM of the word mentioned in the bracket.

There is ______________(scarce) evidence that he is the thief.

Options:

strong

mysterious

scant

abundant

Correct Answer:

abundant

Explanation:

The appropriate antonym for the word "scarce" in the given sentence is Option 4: abundant.

The corrected sentence would be: "There is abundant evidence that he is the thief."

Option 1: Strong - This is not the appropriate antonym for "scarce" in the given sentence, as it does not convey the opposite meaning.

Option 2: Mysterious - This is not the appropriate antonym for "scarce" in the given sentence, as it does not convey the opposite meaning.

Option 3: Scant - This is the synonym of "scarce" and does not provide the intended antonym.

Option 4: Abundant - This word represents the opposite meaning of "scarce" and correctly conveys the idea of a large quantity or plentiful evidence.