Question

Which of the option(s) means the same as the given sentence?
He is a hothead.

• A. He has a fever.
• B. He is fierce.
• C. He is very intelligent.
• D. He is curious.

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

He is fierce.

The given sentence means that the subject is a short tempered and violent person. In the answer, the subject(He) remains the same. Thus, the rest of the phrase must mean 'short tempered and violent'.

Option A is incorrect. It means that the subject's body temperature has risen due to an infection. Thus, it does not have the required meaning and is incorrect.

Option B is correct. 'fierce' means 'very short tempered and violent'. Thus, it has the required meaning and is the correct answer.

Option C is incorrect. It means that the subject is very smart and has a lot of knowledge. Thus, it does not have the required meaning and is incorrect.

Option D is incorrect. It means that the subject eager or excited to learn more. Thus, it does not have the required meaning and is incorrect.