Select the opposite of the given word:
Consequence

a) Symmetry
b) Follow
c) Consider
d) Origin

Hint: The word consequence means something which is a result or effect of an action or condition.

Complete step by step solution:

Let us decipher the meaning of each word in the options. We can eliminate the words which are similar in meaning to the word consequence or are unrelated in any way to the meaning of it.

Option a symmetry is a quality of having parts that are identical. For e.g. If we draw diameter of a circle, it divides the circle into symmetrical semicircles. The word symmetry is unrelated to the word consequence in any way. Thus, option a is incorrect.

Option b follow means to move behind someone or something. For e.g. follow the road that turns right. This is not opposite in meaning to consequence. Hence, option b is incorrect too.

Option c consider means to think carefully about something before deciding or concluding. This is not the opposite of consequence. Thus, option c is incorrect too.

Option d origin is the start of something or a point where something begins. This is the most appropriate opposite of the word consequence as consequence is a result of an action while origin means the start of something. Thus, option d is the correct answer.

Note: Do not confuse totally unrelated words for opposites. There are words which are not related to the given word in any way. Eliminate those words.