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