The novel depicts the <u>hapless</u> status of certain sections of society.
Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that is <strong>OPPOSITE</strong> in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.
- A. wretched
- B. miserable
- C. rural
- D. fortunate ✓
Correct Answer: D. fortunate
Explanation
'Hapless' means unfortunate or unlucky. Its opposite is 'fortunate'.