In the following sentence, there is an underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

As erroneous as it might sound, the Headmaster's assumption was quite _______

  • A wise
  • B correct
  • C precise
  • D faulty

The correct answer is B. correct

The word erroneous means; containing error; mistaken; incorrect; wrong:

while 

Correct means; conforming to fact or truth; free from error; accurate.

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