Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
We should discourage further investments in existing factories.
A
productive
B
prosperous
C
prospective
D
precious
Verified Correct Answer: C.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Existing factories = those that are already in operation.
Prospective factories = those that are planned or expected in the future, but do not yet exist.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #10447)