Which of the following words is an antonym for scorned?
a. disliked
b. ignore
c. acknowledge
d. approve of
C
Which sentence includes an adverbial phrase?
a. The weight of an American Mastiff can be up to 160 pounds.
b. Xun lives in the mountainous region of Central Asia.
c. The tallest living man, Bao Xishun, lives in China.
d. The smallest human bone, the stapes, is located in your ear.
C
1 is wrong.
2 is correct. However, b and d also have adverbial phrases.
1. D
2. My quiz only has one correct answer.
Your quiz is wrong.
Here are the adverbial phrases:
b. in the mountainous region >> modifies the verb, lives; tells where.
c. in China >> modifies the verb lives; tells where.
d. in your ear >> modifies the verb is located; tells where.
Okay... so is 1 right?
Yes. 1 is D.
To find the antonym for "scorned", you can start by understanding the meaning of the word. In this case, "scorned" means to be despised or looked down upon. So, you would be looking for a word that means the opposite.
Now, let's consider the options:
a. disliked: This word also means to have negative feelings toward someone or something, so it is not the antonym for "scorned".
b. ignore: While ignoring someone may indicate lack of interest or disregard, it is not specifically the opposite of "scorned".
c. acknowledge: This word means to recognize or accept the existence or truth of something. Since it implies a positive action, it can be considered as the antonym for "scorned".
d. approve of: While this word also has a positive connotation, it implies approval rather than mere recognition, so it is not the direct opposite of "scorned".
Based on these explanations, the correct antonym for "scorned" is "acknowledge".