CDS 2026 (I) English, question 51

Topic: Antonyms

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Directions · Q51 to Q60

Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentences and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

Q51

To him everything I did was considered contemptuous.

  1. (a) condescending
  2. (b) patronising
  3. (c) arrogant
  4. (d) reverentialCorrect answer

Solution.

Answer: (d) reverential

  1. Contemptuous shows scorn or disrespect; reverential shows deep respect.
  2. Condescending, patronising and arrogant all remain on the side of superiority or disrespect.