Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentence:
Thanks to the swift action of the school nurse, the injured boy got first aid within minutes.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Slow
In the given sentence, swift means happening or moving very fast. Its antonym is slow. Example: A swift reply from the bank solved Papa’s problem the same day.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Quick | done in a short time (a synonym of swift) | Ravi took a quick bath and ran for the school bus. |
| (2) Slow (answer) | taking a long time, not fast (opposite of swift) | The internet in our hostel is so slow that videos keep stopping. |
| (3) Brave | ready to face danger or pain without fear | The brave girl pulled her little brother out of the pond. |
| (4) Kind | gentle, caring and helpful to others | A kind stranger showed us the way to the station. |
| Synonyms of swift: quick, fast, rapid, prompt Antonyms of swift: slow, sluggish, unhurried, leisurely |