Question

Choose the word/ phrase which is opposite in meaning to the bold word/ phrase in the sentence.
Avogadro’s hypothesis has proved Significant till the present day.
A. Fact
B. Theory
C. Conclusion
D. Experiment

Answer 1

Hint:Antonyms are words that are opposite in meaning to another. The root words for the word ‘antonym’ are the words ‘anti’ meaning ‘against’ or ‘opposite’ and ‘onym’ meaning name. For instance: the antonym of ‘hot’ is ‘cold’.

Complete answer:

The meaning of the word Hypothesis is to a proposition made on the basis of reasoning, without any assumption of its truth. So, as per the question, we must find the word which is opposite in meaning to the word Hypothesis.

Option A) Fact: This is a correct option because Fact refers to a thing that is known or proved to be true. Thus, according to the meaning, the word 'fact' is the opposite of the word 'hypothesis'. Both the words are opposite of each other.

Option B) Theory: This is an incorrect option because Theory refers to a set of principles on which the practice of an activity is based. The meaning of this word is not opposed to the meaning of the given word. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.

Option C) Glorious: This is an incorrect option because Glorious refers to having, worthy of, or bringing fame or admiration. The meaning of this word is not opposed to the meaning of the given word. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.

Option D) Insane: This is an incorrect option because Insane refers to a state of mind which prevents normal perception, behaviour, or social interaction; seriously mentally ill. The meaning of this word is not opposed to the meaning of the given word. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.

Hence the correct answer is option ‘A’.

Note: Antonyms are the words that are opposite to each other i.e. antonym of Hypothesis is Fact, and synonyms are the words that are similar in meaning. So, the synonym of Hypothesis is Theory. Thus, Option A is the most appropriate answer as compared to the other options as they do not have the opposite meaning to the given word.