Question : Select the appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word to fill in the blank.
The flow of the river is very rapid now. Let's go in when it's a little_____________.
Option 1: fast
Option 2: quick
Option 3: delayed
Option 4: slow
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Correct Answer: slow
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation: The word "rapid" means fast or quick. Therefore, the opposite, or antonym, is a word that represents slowness. The word "slow" accurately conveys the opposite meaning of "rapid."
So, the correct sentence would be: "The flow of the river is very rapid now. Let's go in when it's a little slow."
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Fast:
This means moving or being capable of moving at high speed.
Quick:
This means moving or being able to move fast or quickly.
Delayed:
This means made to occur later or postponed.
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