The students received a mild reproof from the teacher

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics

The students received a mild reproof from the teacher

A. exhortation
B. opposition
C. commendation
D. appropriation

Correct Answer:

Option C – commendation

Explanation

This answer was chosen because it is opposite to the word italicized in the question; reproof which means an expression of criticism, blame.
From the above meaning of the other options, it is obvious that non-fits for the opposite of the word ‘reproof’.

Commendation means an official or a formal praise