Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word ‘Plausible’ from the given sentence.
The trend of improvement is unlikely to continue for the foreseeable future.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. unlikely.
Plausible means something that appears reasonable or probable.
Example: His excuse for being late sounded plausible.
Unlikely means something that is not expected to happen or be true.
Example: It is unlikely that it will snow in summer.
Meaning of the other words:
Trend: A general direction in which something is developing.
Foreseeable: Something that can be predicted.
Future: The time yet to come.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.