Question

The Chairman delivered an eloquent speech that motivated all the employees present.
(The antonym of the underlined word is)

• A. inspiring
• B. lengthy
• C. inarticulate
• D. formal

Hint:

Eloquent means fluent and persuasive in speaking or writing, while inarticulate means unable to express ideas clearly.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understand the meaning of the underlined word. The word eloquent means able to express thoughts and ideas clearly, effectively, and persuasively.

Step 2: Interpret the sentence. The sentence says that the Chairman delivered an eloquent speech which inspired the employees. This indicates that the speech was clear, impressive, and persuasive.

Step 3: Analyse the options.
• (A) inspiring -- Incorrect. An inspiring speech is often eloquent rather than opposite to it.
• (B) lengthy -- Incorrect. A speech may be long or short regardless of being eloquent.
• (C) inarticulate -- Correct. It means unable to express ideas clearly, which is the opposite of eloquent.
• (D) formal -- Incorrect. Formal refers to style, not clarity of expression.

Step 4: Final conclusion. \[ \boxed{\text{Eloquent} \longleftrightarrow \text{Inarticulate}} \] Hence, the correct option is \(\boxed{(C)}\).