Amid <u>commotion</u> the leader and his supporters remained passive.
Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options, (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that is <strong>OPPOSITE</strong> in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.
- A. quietude ✓
- B. uproar
- C. tempest
- D. stir
Correct Answer: A. quietude
Explanation
Commotion is a state of confused and noisy disturbance; quietude is a state of calmness and quiet.
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