Question

the appropriate antonym for the italicised word

She screamed back mockingly.
a) Disrespectfully b) ridiculously e) jeeringly​

Answer 1

Answer:

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Answer 2

Answer:

Option D, ‘respectfully’ is the correct answer.

Explanation:

The term ‘mock’ defines teasing disrespectfully.

We have to consider the options available such as disrespectfully, ridiculously, jeeringly, respectfully. The term disrespectfully is a synonym for mock, as mocking is teasing / laughing in a contempt manner.

Similarly, the term ‘ridiculously’, ‘jeeringly’ denotes the same meaning as ‘mockingly’.

The term ‘respectfully’ has the meaning of showing or treating other in respectable way, which is opposite /antonym to the word ‘mockingly’. So the antonym of the word ‘mockingly’ is ‘respectfully’.