English and Logical Reasoning Prep GuideEnglishConnotations & Denotations
Directions: In each of the questions below, a sentence has been broken into four parts with one word highlighted in bold in each fragment. From the given options, identify the word which expresses a meaning opposite to the given sentence, with the highlighted word replaced by a word of the opposite meaning. The rising prices of (A)/ fuel is the reason (B)/ behind people's aggression (C)/ and dissatifaction with p
Options
- AA- increasing
- BB- cause
- CC - benevolence
- DD - discontent
Correct answer
C. C - benevolence
Step-by-step solution
Only option C 'benevolence' (kindness) is opposite of aggression (hostility). Thus it changes the meaning of the sentence. Rest of the options denote the synonyms of the bold ones. Hence option C is the correct answer.