Question

Choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/sentence:
Which can be easily believed

• A. Credulous
• B. Creditable
• C. Trustworthy
• D. Credible

Answer 1

The correct option is D Credible

Option D: 'Credible' means 'able to be believed, convincing'.

Hence this word substitutes the given words and option D is correct.

Option A: 'Credulous' means 'having or showing too great a readiness to believe things'.

Option B: 'Creditable' means 'deserving public acknowledgement and praise'.

Option C: 'Trustworthy' means 'able to be relied on as honest or truthful'.

These words do not mean the same as the given group of words. So, it cannot replace them.

Hence options A, B and C are incorrect.