We enjoy real stories not those that are …

Analyze the question: The sentence is "We enjoy real stories, not those that are ........." The underlined word is "real" (it's the word whose opposite we need). We need a word that is opposite in meaning to "real" and also fits the gap grammatically and logically.

Explain the concept: This is an antonym question. "Real" means actual, true, or existing in fact. Its opposite describes something that is not real, something made up or existing only in the mind.

Go through the options:

• A. imaginary means existing only in the mind, not real. This is a direct opposite of "real". The sentence reads: "We enjoy real stories, not those that are imaginary." This makes sense.
• B. practical means useful or concerned with action rather than theory. It is not the opposite of "real".
• C. vague means unclear or not precise. It is not the opposite of "real" (a real story can be vague).
• D. undefined means not clearly specified. It also does not oppose "real".

Check the answer: Only "imaginary" is both a true antonym of "real" and fits the gap in the sentence.

Exam tip: In antonym-with-gap questions, first identify the underlined word, then test each option in the sentence. Words such as real, genuine, actual pair with imaginary, fake, fictitious, unreal. Also note the "not those that are..." structure, which signals a contrast.