2018 · Q33
Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
Some of the **criticisms** which they had to put up were very unfair.
EnglishAntonyms
- Ascold
- Bscorn
- Cappreciation
- Dcensure
Explanation
'Criticisms' are expressions of disapproval, whose opposite is 'appreciation,' recognition of good qualities. 'Scold' and 'scorn' express disapproval like criticism, and 'censure' means strong disapproval, making all three synonyms rather than antonyms. Hence (c) is correct.