Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Antonyms

Question:

Match the words in List - I with the antonyms in List - II.

List – I

List – II

(A) Tainted

(I) Turbulent

(B) Yell

(II) Pure

(C) Placid

(III) Bright

(D) Murky

(IV) Mute

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

(A)-(I), (B)-(IV), (C)-(III), (D)-(II)

(A)-(III), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I)

(A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(I) 

(A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)

Correct Answer:

(A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → (A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)

(A) "Tainted" means something impure or contaminated, and its antonym is "Pure" (II).

(B) "Yell" means to shout loudly, and its antonym is "Mute" (IV), meaning to be silent or unable to speak.

(C) "Placid" means calm and peaceful, and its antonym is "Turbulent" (I), indicating a state of unrest or disturbance.

(D) "Murky" means dark and cloudy, and its antonym is "Bright" (III), suggesting a clear and well-lit condition.