Choose the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
Rohan kept making inane remarks all through the serious meeting.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Silly
In the given sentence, inane means silly and without any sense or meaning. Its synonym is silly. Example: The film was full of inane jokes, and nobody laughed.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Clever | quick to understand and smart (inane remarks have no sense in them, so clever is nearly the opposite) | Meera gave a clever answer to the riddle. |
| (2) Rude | not polite | It is rude to talk on the phone while someone is speaking to you. |
| (3) Bitter | full of anger or hurt | After losing the match, he made a few bitter comments about the umpire. |
| (4) Silly (answer) | foolish and without sense (same as inane) | Arjun asked a silly question and the whole class giggled. |
| Synonyms of inane: silly, foolish, senseless, pointless Antonyms of inane: sensible, meaningful, intelligent, wise |