7. Which word below has a similar meaning to that of the word underlined in this sentence?
Your story is completely incredible.
Options: (A) insensible, (B) unbelievable, (C) strange, (D) untrue.
8. The opposite of STRONG is:
Options: (A) poor, (B) sick, (C) tall, (D) weak, (E) young.
Answer (2)
Let's analyze the questions one at a time:
Regarding the word 'incredible'.
The sentence given is, "Your story is completely incredible ." The word 'incredible' typically means hard to believe, astonishing, or extraordinary. Among the options given:
(A) insensible: Generally means lacking good sense or judgment.
(B) unbelievable: Means something that cannot be believed or is very surprising.
(C) strange: Means unusual or odd.
(D) untrue: Means not according to the truth.
The word that best matches the meaning of 'incredible' in this context is (B) unbelievable as both refer to something that is hard to believe.
Regarding the opposite of 'STRONG'.
The word 'strong' refers to having great physical power or strength. Its opposite would be a word that refers to the lack of strength. Among the options provided:
(A) poor: Relates to lack of wealth or quality, not strength.
(B) sick: Refers to being unwell, which is indirectly linked to strength.
(C) tall: Relates to height, not strength.
(D) weak: Means lacking strength or power, which is directly opposite of strong.
(E) young: Refers to age, not strength.
The best choice for the opposite of 'strong' is (D) weak.
In essence, for both questions, understanding the meaning of the words and their context helps in identifying the correct options:
For question 7: The correct option is (B) unbelievable.
For question 8: The correct option is (D) weak.
For question 7, the word 'incredible' means 'unbelievable', making option (B) the best choice. For question 8, the opposite of 'strong' is 'weak', making option (D) the correct answer. Hence, the answers are (B) and (D).
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