Question

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word.
PROBLEM
A) Reply
B) Solution
C) Answer
D) Resolution

Answer 1

Hint: The word that is given in the question is ‘problem’. It is used to refer to something that is very difficult to achieve or a situation for which finding a solution is very hard.

Complete answer:
 In the given question we have to choose the correct opposite of the given word.
To choose correctly, it is essential to know its meaning. The given word, problem, refers to a matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful and needing to be dealt with and overcome.
Let us take a look at the meanings of each of the given words and look for the most suitable answer.
Option ‘A’, reply, refers to saying something in response to something said by someone.
Option ‘B’, a solution, refers to the means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation.
Option ‘C’, answer, refers to a correct response.
Option ‘D’, resolution, refers to a firm decision to do or not to do something.
Since the problem means something difficult, its opposite should be a word that refers to solving the difficulty. The word with such a meaning is ‘solution’.
Hence, option ‘B’ is the correct answer, and option ‘A’, ‘C’ and ‘D’ are incorrect.

Note:
The words answer and solution are used interchangeably, but, while solution refers specifically to solving any difficulty or problem that may arise, the answer is specific only to a particular question. Hence, the answer is the opposite for the word question while solution is the opposite for the word problem.