Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.
The string was taut.
A
loose
B
firm
C
stretched
D
tight
Verified Correct Answer: A.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word "taut" means pulled tight or not slack. Therefore, the opposite of taut is "loose," which indicates that something is not tight and has some give or slack.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11397)