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Directions: In each of the questions below, a sentence is given with one word highlighted in bold. From the given options, identify the sentence which expresses a meaning opposite to the given sentence, with the highlighted word replaced by a word of the opposite meaning. The medley of surprise results proved that cricket will continue to evolve and challenge its own hierarchies.

Options

  1. AThe medley of surprise results proved that cricket will sustain to evolve and challenge its own hierarchies.
  2. BThe medley of surprise results proved that cricket will cease to evolve and challenge its own hierarchies.
  3. CThe medley of surprise results proved that cricket will persist to evolve and challenge its own hierarchies.
  4. DThe medley of surprise results proved that cricket will remain to evolve and challenge its own hierarchies.

Correct answer

B. The medley of surprise results proved that cricket will cease to evolve and challenge its own hierarchies.

Step-by-step solution

The bold word "continue" means to persist in any activity. Synonyms: Persist, Ongoing, Sustain Antonyms: Cease, halt, stop Thus , clearly option B expresses the opposite meaning of the given sentence. Hence option B is correct.

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