Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Antonyms

Question:

Select the most appropriate antonym of the word.

Yell

Options:

Shout

Whisper

Scream

Shriek

Correct Answer:

Whisper

Explanation:

The most appropriate antonym of the word "yell" is whisper.

  • Yell: to speak or cry out loudly.
  • Shout: to speak or cry out loudly and forcefully.
  • Whisper: to speak very softly, so that only the person you are speaking to can hear you.
  • Scream: to cry out loudly and shrilly, especially in fear or pain.
  • Shriek: to cry out loudly and shrilly.