Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following sentence to fill in the blank.
Most of the land near the town is barren, but the efforts of the farmers have turned it ________.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. fertile.
"Fertile" is the antonym of "barren" because it describes land that is capable of producing abundant crops or vegetation.
While "barren" refers to land that is empty or incapable of supporting growth.
The other options—sterile, infertile, and unfruitful—all convey a lack of productivity, making them unsuitable antonyms.