Question

Replace the underlined adverb in the following sentence with its antonym.

The police found him sitting inside the coffee-house.

• A. Near
• B. Before
• C. Alone
• D. Outside

Answer 1

The correct option is D Outside

The adverb 'inside' is an adverb of place which means 'the inner side or surface of something'. The adverb 'outside' is also an adverb of place which means 'the external side or surface of something'. As these two words have opposite meanings, they are antonyms. Option D is correct.

The adverb 'near' is an adverb of place which means 'close by'.

The adverb 'before' is an adverb of time which means 'during the period of time preceding'. It is also an adverb of place which means 'in front of'.

The adverb 'alone' means 'on one's own'.

The above three words do not mean the opposite of 'inside'. Hence, options A, B and C are incorrect.