CDS 2026 (I) English, question 57

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.

Q57

They were distraught on receiving the news.

  1. (a) flustered
  2. (b) composedCorrect answer
  3. (c) rattled
  4. (d) perturbed

Solution.

Answer: (b) composed

  1. Distraught means extremely upset or agitated.
  2. Composed means calm and in control of one's emotions.
  3. Flustered, rattled and perturbed are closer to distraught.