In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A – D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
You should be ……so as not to be caught unawares.
- serious
- sober
- ready
-
alert
The correct answer is: D
Explanation
The sentence suggests being prepared and aware of potential situations in order not to be caught "unawares". The opposite of "unawares" is "alert." To be alert means to be watchful and ready to respond to any changes or dangers.