From the list of words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence. The pilot says that it is easier to take off from the airport than to ___________ on the tarmac

From the list of words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence.

The pilot says that it is easier to take off from the airport than to ___________ on the tarmac

A land
B come down
C alight
D drop

jamb 2020 english-language

The correct answer is A. land

'Land' in this context simply means ' to descend to a surface' This is an antonym of 'Take off' which means 'to leave the ground'

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