Multiple choice

Directions: In the given question, four words are given, of which two words are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning. Find the two words which are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning and choose the number of the correct letter combination in your answer.

(P) enkindle (Q) exterminate (R) kinder (S) extinguish

  1. P-Q

  2. Q-S

  3. P-R

  4. P-S
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Both the words are antonyms. ‘Enkindle’ means ‘to set fire’ and ‘extinguish’ means ‘to put out (fire)’.

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