Question

Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word/words.
He had a fine ear for music
a)Small
b)Close
c)Coarse
d)Smooth

Answer 1

Hint: The fine ear means to have a sensitive and fine taste for something.

Complete step-by-step answer:

It is important to decipher the meaning of all the words in order to reach the correct option that question demands. The underlined word fine ear means to have a sensitive taste.
Option a small gives a picture of physical appearance and it denotes appreciation, respect and all the good qualities are denoted through them. This word is not the correct option as the meaning is similar to the underlined word.
Option b close ears mean to put closure to the listening and not hearing anything. This word is not the correct option as it is totally irrelevant to the given word.
Option c coarse ear the word coarse itself denotes roughness and no fineness. This word can be aptly selected as the right option for the underlined words. Hence it is the correct option.
Option d smooth is similar to fine ear and in no way proves to be the opposite of the underlined word. This too needs to be eliminated from the list.

Note: The word that directly sounds opposite of the underlined word needs to be picked the right option.