Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill…

Analyze the question

The underlined word is "terminating," which means to end or bring something to a close. We need the word that is opposite in meaning and also fits the gap logically: "Some people are good at terminating other people's projects but are not capable of __ theirs."

Explain the concept

This is an antonym question with a sentence-completion twist. You must check two things:

1. Is the word opposite in meaning to "terminate"?
2. Does it make sense in the sentence?

Step-by-step solution

• Terminate = to end or stop.
• Its opposite is to begin or start, which is initiate.

Checking the options:

• A. initiating means starting or beginning. It is a direct opposite of terminating, and it fits: "not capable of initiating theirs" (starting their own projects).
• B. executing means carrying out or performing. It can also mean "to put to death," but it is not the direct opposite of ending.
• C. designing means planning or creating a layout. It relates to the early stage, but it is not the antonym of terminate.
• D. organising means arranging or coordinating. It has no direct opposition to terminating.

The best fit is A. initiating, because starting a project is the exact reverse of ending one.

Answer: A. initiating

Exam tip

For "opposite in meaning" questions, first find the plain meaning of the underlined word, then think of its simplest opposite (end → start, stop → begin). Then check that the word fits the sentence. Also remember that the prefix "ter-" in terminate relates to "terminus," meaning an end or limit, while "initiate" comes from "initium," meaning a beginning.