Multiple choice

Directions: In this question, out of the four given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Admonish

  1. Warn

  2. Exhort

  3. Ask

  4. Penalise
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Explanation

Explanation for option 1: This is correct as “admonish” means to make someone aware of the consequences of something. Explanation for option 2: Exhort does not mean to warn someone. Hence, this is incorrect. Explanation for option 3: Ask means to inquire. It carries an opposite meaning. Hence, this is incorrect. Explanation for option 4: Penalise means to punish. This word does not express the meaning of “admonish”.

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