Classification (antonyms): Three pairs are true antonym pairs; one pair is not a genuine opposite in meaning. Identify the non-antonym pair.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Long-High

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
Antonym recognition is central to verbal reasoning. Three pairs are legitimate opposites; one pair is merely related adjectives that measure different attributes rather than direct opposition.



Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Hard ↔ Soft (texture/resistance opposites).
  • Pointed ↔ Blunt (shape/edge opposites).
  • Sweet ↔ Sour (taste opposites).
  • Long ↔ High (measure different dimensions, not strict opposites).


Concept / Approach:
Check whether each pair expresses a binary contrast along the same dimension. If the adjectives do not oppose each other along a single axis, the pair is not an antonym pair.



Step-by-Step Solution:

Hard vs Soft → opposite textures.Pointed vs Blunt → opposite sharpness/edge qualities.Sweet vs Sour → opposite tastes.Long vs High → different spatial dimensions (length vs height), not opposites.


Verification / Alternative check:
Replace one adjective with its true opposite: Long vs Short, High vs Low. The given pair does not match that structure.



Why Other Options Are Wrong:

Hard-Soft, Pointed-Blunt, and Sweet-Sour are canonical antonyms.


Common Pitfalls:
Assuming that co-occurring descriptors (long and high) must be opposites. They are orthogonal attributes.



Final Answer:
Long-High

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