Launched by the federations and foundations, Group’s brands find local expression thorough the promotion of social solidarity and culture.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Launched by the federations and foundations, Group’s brands find local expression thorough the promotion of social solidarity and culture.
A. teamwork
B. division
C. unity
D. identity
The underlined word in the sentence is “social solidarity,” which refers to a feeling of unity and support among members of a group. Therefore, we need to find a word that is the opposite of this meaning.
Let’s analyze the options:
A. teamwork: This refers to the collaborative effort of a group of people, which can actually reinforce social solidarity. So, not the opposite.
B. division: This is the closest antonym of social solidarity, as it means separation and discord within a group. This seems like the most likely answer.
C. unity: This is essentially a synonym of social solidarity, so it can’t be the opposite.
D. identity: This refers to someone’s sense of self, which isn’t directly related to social solidarity.
Therefore, the answer is B. division.
The sentence now reads: “Launched by the federations and foundations, Group’s brands find local expression thorough the promotion of social solidarity and division.” This clearly makes no sense, demonstrating that “division” is the opposite of the intended meaning.
