Questions :
Select the correct option: The researcher’s hypothesis was not only radical but also diametrically ________ to the foundational assumptions of her discipline.
Options :
- opposed
- contradictory
- divergent
- compatible
correct answer : a)
Explanation :
The phrase “diametrically opposed” is a standard English collocation that means completely opposite or directly contrary. The sentence indicates that the researcher’s hypothesis was entirely contrary to the foundational assumptions of her discipline.
The option contradictory means inconsistent but is not commonly used with the adverb diametrically. The option divergent means differing or moving apart, but it does not convey direct opposition. The option compatible means capable of existing together and expresses the opposite meaning required by the sentence.
Therefore, the correct sentence is:
The researcher’s hypothesis was not only radical but also diametrically opposed to the foundational assumptions of her discipline.
Hence, the correct answer is option (a) opposed.