Question

Find the synonym of the underlined word.
The people they interviewed for the survey were selected randomly.
A. Carefully
B. Carelessly
C. Indiscriminately
D. Thoughtfully
E. Rashly.

Answer 1

Hint: In this question, we need to look for the synonym of the given word ‘influence’. Let's first understand what synonyms mean – Two words with a nearly common meaning or same meaning words are called synonyms.

Complete answer:
The word randomly means: something made or done without a particular aim, reason or plan.
Now let’s examine and understand the given options above.
Carefully: this word means that something is done with a particular plan and with a conscious mind. This word is totally opposite of the given word.
Synonyms: cautiously, consciously, thoughtfully etc.
Example: I suggested that he drive carefully.
Carelessly: this word means, something done without attention or care. But this doesn’t exactly mean the given word.
Synonym: heedlessly, negligently, neglectfully, thoughtlessly etc.
Example: he was driving carelessly.
Thoughtfully: in a way that suggests being absorbed in thought. This means something done with concentration and thought. This word is totally opposite.
Synonyms: considerate, attentive, caring, understanding etc.
Example: she examined all the documents thoughtfully and submitted them.
Rashly: this word means, something done without care and consideration of the possible consequences. This is an inappropriate option for the given word.
Synonyms: foolishly, carelessly, unwisely, brashly, abruptly etc.
Example: don’t act rashly.

Indiscriminately: the option(C) is an absolutely correct synonym of the given word. This word means: in a random manner; unsystematically.

Synonyms: randomly, unsystematically, spontaneously etc.
Example: they fired in the crowd indiscriminately.

Note: The above-given information will help you know the synonym of the given word. For choosing the correct option knowing the actual meaning is necessary for which we must learn the synonymous words and practice them.
Try to identify the meaning of the word and evaluate whether it has a positive-negative or neutral connotation.