Problem

Eva’s friends used to taunt her because she was fat.

Choose the correct antonym for the word 'taunt'.

Clue

Using insults to try and trigger a response

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Choice-A

Choice A is corect because "Praise" means to express approval or admiration, which is the opposite of "taunt," which means to mock or tease someone in a hurtful way.

{sbBox2-correct} Praise

Choice-B

Choice B is incorrect because "Mock" means to ridicule or make fun of someone, which is similar to "taunt," not an antonym.

{sbBox2-wrong} Mock

Choice-C

Choice C is incorrect because "Insult" refers to saying something disrespectful or offensive, which is also similar to "taunt," rather than the opposite.

{sbBox2-wrong} Insult

Choice-D

Choice D is incorrec because "Jeer" means to make rude or mocking remarks, which is similar in meaning to "taunt," not an antonym.

{sbBox2-wrong} Jeer

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Answer

Choice A

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