In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap.From the list of words lettered A to D, choose…

Analyze the question

The question asks for a word that does two jobs:

1. It is opposite in meaning to the underlined word. The underline doesn't show in the text you sent, but the only candidate is "fake", since it describes the products.
2. It fits the gap: "Dishonest traders sell fake products instead of ........... ones."

Concept

The antonym of fake (not real, counterfeit) is genuine (real, authentic). The sentence also makes sense logically: dishonest traders sell fake goods instead of genuine ones.

Checking each option

• A. costly: means expensive. It is not the opposite of fake, since fake items can also be costly.
• B. durable: means long-lasting. This describes quality, not authenticity.
• C. genuine: means real or authentic. It is the direct opposite of fake and fits the gap perfectly.
• D. perfect: means flawless. A genuine product isn't necessarily perfect, so it is not a true antonym.

Answer: C. genuine

Tip: In antonym-plus-gap questions, first decide which word is underlined, then test each option in the sentence. Words like fake, counterfeit, false pair with genuine, authentic, real. Don't be distracted by words that merely sound positive, like "perfect" or "costly".