WBCS.LIVE practice question

Choose the word, which is opposite in meaning to CHIDE.

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Request
  2. Criticise
  3. Advocate
  4. Praise

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Praise

Explanation: Context: The word ‘chide’ means to scold or criticize someone for doing wrong. Its opposite must show appreciation or approval. 1. Request ❌ – means to ask politely. 2. Criticise ❌ – same meaning as ‘chide’. 3. Advocate ❌ – means to support. 4. Praise ✅ – correct; opposite of ‘scold’ or ‘criticise’. Correct Sentence/Example Sentence: The teacher did not chide the student this time but praised him for improvement.