Question

Choose the word /phrase which is opposite in meaning to the italicised bold word/phrase in the sentence.
A friendly dog met us at the gate.
A. Hostile
B. Quiet
C. Understanding
D. Helpful

Answer 1

Hint:The italicised bold word ‘friendly’ means pleasant, an attitude seeking trust or acquaintance, characteristics of a friend. Example: “She is friendly in nature”, “This city is friendly “. We will look for an option which is opposite in meaning to the given word.

 Complete answer:
Let us analyse each option individually in detail to figure out the correct answer.
A.Hostile : The word ‘hostile’ means to show an opposition, reluctance, to be unfriendly. Example: He is always hostile when it comes to trying new things. This word is the exact opposite of the word ‘ friendly’, therefore, this is the correct option.
B.Quiet: The word ’quiet’ means silence, without any sound or noise. Example: That was a quiet class. This word doesn’t mean the opposite of the given word ‘ friendly’ , therefore, this is not the correct option.
C. Understanding : The word ‘understanding’ means the ability to comprehend or understand things, sympathetically aware, tolerance. Example: He is an understanding partner. This word doesn’t mean the opposite of the given word ‘ friendly’ , therefore, this is not the correct option.
D. Helpful : The word ‘ helpful’ means readily helping in nature, that is agreeing to share some kind of load, task , work, it means useful. Example: Give me some helpful information. This word doesn’t mean the opposite of the given word ‘ friendly’ , therefore, this is not the correct option.

Hence, the correct answer is option A.

Note: The word friendly is used to describe the nature of the dog in the given sentence. Some synonyms of the word ‘friendly’ are cordial , affectionate. Some antonyms of the same word are unfriendly, cold. Example: “His father was very cold, I didn’t feel cordial with him”.