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    Question

    In the question below, a sentence is given with two

    words missing. You are given five options each containing a pair of words that can or cannot be filled in the blanks to make the sentence grammatically or contextually correct. Identify the words that are opposite in meaning and make the sentence grammatically or contextually correct. Virgil can't ever commit a/an _______ crime, and is usually _______ by his own stupid mistakes, like misspelling a holdup note.
    A ill, healthy Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B horrific, defeated Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C successful, beaten Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D eminent, won Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E slave, master Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Each of the options (b) and (d) has two unrelated words and can be eliminated. Pair of antonyms in each of the options (a) and (e) are contextually unfit because they cannot relate to being unsuccessful in committing a crime. 'Successful' and 'beaten (defeated)' are antonyms which can fill the blank aptly and convey a meaning that Virgil can't ever commit a crime successfully because he is usually held up in his own trap of mistakes. 'Eminent' means 'famous and respected.' Hence, option (c) is correct.

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