The new TV soap was slammed as being cynical and irresponsible ........

English Language (Defence) Word Building (Antonyms & Synonyms)

Directions: Each item in this section consists of sentences with an underlined word followed by four words or group of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and indicate your response accordingly.

The new TV soap was slammed as being cynical and irresponsible.

Praise

Find fault with

Greater efficiency

Slight

Explanation:

- The sentence mentions the new TV soap was "slammed." This suggests a negative action taken against the TV soap for it being cynical and irresponsible.

- Option 1: Praise – This means to express approval or admiration. This is the opposite of "slammed," so it's not correct.

- Option 2: Find fault with – This means to criticize or point out mistakes. It matches with the negative connotation of "slammed."

- Option 3: Greater efficiency – This is unrelated to criticizing, so it doesn’t fit the sentence's context.

- Option 4: Slight – This means to insult or treat with disdain, which is similar but less direct than "slam."

Option 2: Find fault with is the nearest in meaning to "slammed." .