Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following sentence.
The upshot of the consultation with the doctor was an operation scheduled for the next week.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Cause.
"Upshot" means the final result or outcome of something. The antonym "cause" refers to the reason or initiation of an event, which is the opposite of the final result.
Hence, the chosen option will be the correct answer.