Question

Choose the word that is an antonym of the underlined word: 
"She was very generous with her time and money.''

• A. kind
• B. selfish
• C. helpful
• D. caring

Hint:

Antonyms have opposite meanings.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The sentence provided is: "She was very generous with her time and money." To find the antonym, we first need to understand the meaning of the word 'generous'. 
A generous person is someone who freely gives or is willing to give more of something, especially money or time, than is usual or expected. Given this understanding, the opposite of being generous would be to withhold giving or to be unwilling to share.

Let's examine the options:

1. Kind: This describes someone who is friendly, generous, or considerate. It is not an antonym of generous as it shares a similar positive connotation.
2. Selfish: This means showing concern for oneself at the expense of or without regard for others. Selfishness contrasts directly with generosity, making it an antonym.
3. Helpful: This describes someone who is inclined to help; considerate or cooperative. Like 'kind', 'helpful' does not oppose 'generous'.
4. Caring: This denotes someone who shows kindness and concern for others, sharing a similar trait to 'kind' and not opposing 'generous'.

Conclusion: The antonym of generous is selfish as it connotes a lack of willingness to give or share, which is the opposite of being generous.