Choose the most appropriate antonym of the underlined word.
The doctor said that a viral fever was the probable cause of Meena’s weakness.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Unlikely
In the given sentence, probable means likely to happen or to be true. Its antonym is unlikely. Example: A late train is the probable reason for Chacha’s delay.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Plausible | seeming reasonable and likely to be true (a synonym of probable) | Neha gave a plausible reason for missing the bus. |
| (2) Unlikely (answer) | not likely to happen or to be true (opposite of probable) | It is unlikely to rain in Jaipur in April. |
| (3) Serious | bad or dangerous enough to cause worry | The driver escaped the crash without any serious injury. |
| (4) Seasonal | happening or found only at a certain time of the year | Litchis are a seasonal fruit, sold only in summer. |
| Synonyms of probable: likely, plausible, expected Antonyms of probable: unlikely, improbable, doubtful |