Option (B) "The new sheets were hanging on the clothesline" provides the opposite meaning as it describes something new rather than old. The sheets are new and therefore not in need of repairs, contrasting with the chair described in the original sentence. Therefore, option 2 is correct.

(A) The boys, young and healthy, were enjoying surfing.

• This option contrasts with the original sentence by describing the boys as young, which is the opposite of old. However, it doesn't directly provide an antonym for the word "old" in the context of needing repairs.

(C) The evening was young and held a promise of happiness.

• This option contrasts with the original sentence by describing the evening as young, which is the opposite of old. However, similar to option (A), it doesn't directly provide an antonym for the word "old" in the context of needing repairs.

(D) The new day was bright and warm.

• This option contrasts with the original sentence by describing the day as new, which implies freshness and the absence of aging. However, it doesn't directly provide an antonym for the word "old" in the context of needing repairs.

(E) The new baby brought a lot of cheer in the house.

• This option contrasts with the original sentence by describing the baby as new, which implies youthfulness and the absence of aging. However, like options (A) and (C), it doesn't directly provide an antonym for the word "old" in the context of needing repairs.