While your parents are ........ ., mine are liberal in their views.

Analyze the question The sentence sets up a contrast: "While your parents are ........, mine are liberal in their views." We need a word that is the opposite of "liberal" and that describes someone's views or outlook.

Explain the concept "While" here shows contrast, so the missing word must be an antonym of "liberal."

• Liberal means open-minded and willing to accept new ideas and behaviours.
• The opposite of this, in terms of views, is conservative: traditional, resistant to change, and cautious about new ideas.

Check each option

• A. strict: This describes discipline and rules, not views or outlook. It could fit loosely, but it doesn't contrast directly with "liberal in their views."
• B. intimidating: This means frightening. It has nothing to do with views.
• C. conservative: This is the direct opposite of "liberal" and fits "views" perfectly.
• D. discerning: This means having good judgement. It is not an opposite of liberal.

Answer The correct option is C. conservative.

Tip When you see "while," "whereas," or "but" in a fill-in-the-blank question, look for an antonym or contrasting idea. Pair the common opposites: liberal ↔ conservative, generous ↔ stingy, humble ↔ arrogant.