In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opp...
Assessment:WAEC SSCE - English Language - 2001 (Objective)Subject:English Language
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
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The leader of the delegation was commended for the manner in which he handled the matter, while their hosts were.........
Answer Details
The underlined word is "commended," which means to be praised or approved of. The opposite of this would be a word with a negative connotation, indicating disapproval or criticism. Among the options given, the word that best fits this description is "criticized," which means to express disapproval or find fault with. Therefore, the correct answer is:
- criticized
In the sentence, the leader of the delegation was praised for his handling of the matter, while their hosts were criticized for their actions.