Choose the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in the following sentence:
She declined to participate in the soccer game.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → supported
- Declined means refused politely or showed that one was not willing to do something. In the sentence, she refused to take part in the soccer game.
Example: He declined the invitation to the party. - Supported means agreed with, backed or took part willingly in something. It shows acceptance, not refusal, so supported is the antonym among the options.
Example: All the members supported the new plan.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 2: avoided — Incorrect. Avoided means kept away from something; it is close in meaning to declined, not opposite.
Example: She avoided the crowded market.
Option 3: opposed — Incorrect. Opposed means argued or acted against something; it also shows unwillingness, so it is not the opposite of declined.
Example: The villagers opposed the new factory.
Option 4: repudiated — Incorrect. Repudiated means rejected or refused to accept something firmly; it is a stronger form of refusal, closer to a synonym.
Example: The minister repudiated the charges against him.
The following words have also been asked in other CUET (UG) English papers:
| Word | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| repudiate | – | 21-05 S1 | – | 22-05 S1 | – |