Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: Major
Explanation:
Given data
Concept/Approach
In many contexts (issues, subjects, roles), ‘‘minor’’ contrasts directly with ‘‘major’’—a conventional pair in English.
Step-by-step reasoning
Minor (lesser) ↔ Major (greater/principal).‘‘Big’’, ‘‘Tall’’, and ‘‘Heavy’’ describe size/height/weight—not the categorical distinction used with ‘‘minor’’.
Verification/Alternative
Set phrases: minor/major issues; minor/major subjects; minor/major injuries.
Common pitfalls
Selecting ‘‘Big’’ due to size intuition rather than the established lexical pair minor–major.
Final Answer
The antonym is Major.
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