Question

Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the italicized part of the sentence.
He was admonished for the delay.

• A. dismissed
• B. admired
• C. censured
• D. advised

Answer 1

The correct option is C censured

The highlighted word means 'criticized'.

Option C is correct. 'Censured' also means 'criticized'. Thus, it has the required meaning and is the correct answer.

Options A, B and D are incorrect. They do not have the required meaning.

'Dismissed' means 'fired', 'admired' means 'looked up to' and 'advised' means 'guided by giving an opinion'.