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Choose the appropriate antonym for the highlighted word in the given sentence. He thought that he would be rewarded for his deeds in vain.

Choose the appropriate antonym for the highlighted word in the given sentence. He thought that he would be rewarded for his deeds in vain. Correct Answer Punished

The correct answer is option 4), i.e., Punished.

Explanation:

Let's look at the meanings of the given options:

  • Flattered- cause (someone) to feel honoured and pleased.
  • Insulted- speak to or treat with disrespect or scornful abuse.
  • Reprimanded- Scold or severely express disapproval.
  • Punished- give a penalty or sanction on someone for their offensive actions.


Rewarded means to give something beneficial to someone for their actions.
So, its opposite meaning must be to give something undesirable or punish someone for their actions.
Out of the options, only Punished is an appropriate antonym for Rewarded.

Mistake Points

Notice that 'Insulted' and 'Reprimanded' may seem correct but they are not.

As 'Rewarded' focuses on an action rather than speech, 'Punished' is the correct antonym. 

Additional Information

Antonym for 'Insulted' and 'Reprimanded' could be 'Praised', which focuses on speech rather than actions.

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