Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.
These regions are very fertile
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productive
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- In the sentence, "These regions are very fertile," the word "fertile" means capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops.
- Option 1: sterile - means free from life or unable to produce crops. It can mean the opposite of "fertile."
- Option 2: arid - means dry or barren, often incapable of supporting vegetation. It contrasts with "fertile."
- Option 3: barren - means incapable of producing vegetation, essentially the opposite of "fertile." Correct Answer
- Option 4: productive - means able to produce or yield results or crops. It is synonymous with "fertile."
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