Question

Choose the word that gives the antonym of the word italicised.
It’s not fair to leave dogs loose.
a. Closed
b. Chained
c. Tight
d. Locked

Answer 1

Hint: We are asked to find the appropriate word meaning opposite to the given term. It is therefore important to note the context of the word usage.

Complete answer:
The italicised term ‘loose’ generally refers to something that is not tightly or firmly attached or fixed to a particular place or position. Things which can be easily detached from its original position are called loose.
In the given context, the sentence, quite imperative in tone, says that it is not ideal to let the dogs go loose. It indicates that it is not good to let the dogs remain unchained as they may have a tendency to run off and get lost.
> Hence, we identify that ‘chained’ in option b is the correct antonym for ‘loose.’
- In option a, we have ‘closed’. ‘Opened’ is generally the antonym for ‘closed’ and hence this goes wrong.
- Option c may be confusing as ‘tight’ is generally the antonym for ‘loose’. But here, we indicate the chaining of dogs rather than fixing or fastening it to a particular place or position.
- Similarly, ‘unlocked’ is the antonym for ‘locked’ which indicates securing something with a lock. Thus, option d is also proved wrong.

Note: To mention baggy or oversized clothes, we use ‘loose.’ Similarly, as a verb, it refers to firing a bullet.