2018 · Q105
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 on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
The entry was carried out **inadvertently** .
EnglishAntonyms
- APurposely
- BPurposively
- CAccidently
- DNot noticing
Explanation
‘Inadvertently’ means without intention. Its opposite is ‘purposely’ (intentionally). ‘Accidently’ and ‘not noticing’ are near-synonyms, while ‘purposively’ means in a determined way, not the direct opposite. Hence option (a) is correct.