Identify the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
The game continued due to heavy rainfall after the pitch became completely wet.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The most appropriate antonym of the underlined word continued in the given sentence is stopped.
- Continued means "to go on or remain in existence or operation."
- Stopped means "to bring to an end or halt."
The other words do not have the same meaning as stopped.
- Ongoing means "continuing or in progress."
- Played means "to engage in a game or sport."
- Disregarded means "to pay no attention to."