Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

General English

Question:

Match the words in List I with their antonyms in List II

List - I

List – II

 (A)

 severe

 (I) 

 seldom 

 (B)

 often

 (II)

 mild

 (C) 

 lead

 (III) 

 pain

 (D) 

 pleasure 

 (IV) 

 follow

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer:

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

Explanation:
List IList II
(A) severe (II) mild
(B) often (I) seldom
(C) lead (IV) follow
(D) pleasure (III) pain

The correct answer is OPTION 1-(A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III)

(A) "Severe" and "mild" are antonyms.

"Severe" refers to something intense, harsh, or extreme, while "mild" refers to something gentle or not harsh.

(B) often - seldom:

  • "Often" and "seldom" are antonyms. "Often" means frequently or many times, while "seldom" means rarely or not often.

(C) lead - follow:

  • "Lead" and "follow" are antonyms. In the context of direction or guidance, "lead" means to go or guide in a particular direction, while "follow" means to come or go after.

(D) pleasure - pain:

  • "Pleasure" and "pain" are antonyms. "Pleasure" is a feeling of enjoyment or satisfaction, while "pain" is a feeling of physical or emotional discomfort.