Assertion and reason: opposites

Exercise and reference answers

Questions

1. Reason

   It can be opposed along more than one line of meaning.

   Verdict

   Both are true; the reason explains the assertion.

   Assertion

   A word can have several antonyms.

2. Reason

   One agrees with it and the other reverses it.

   Verdict

   Both are true; the reason explains the assertion.

   Assertion

   'Aggravate' and 'soothe' sit on opposite sides of 'alleviate'.

3. Reason

   An antonym is a word opposite in meaning.

   Verdict

   The assertion is false and the reason is true.

   Assertion

   Every synonym has exactly one antonym.

Explanation