Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
China expects to welcome back Indian students to resume their studies in the country.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. cease.
- In the given sentence, "China expects to welcome back Indian students to 'resume' their studies in the country," the word "resume" indicates the action of continuing or picking up again after a pause.
- Therefore, the most appropriate antonym for "resume" would be "cease," which means to stop or come to an end. This implies a contrast in actions, suggesting that instead of continuing or picking up where they left off, the students would stop or halt their studies.
- The other options provided do not fit as antonyms in this context: "usher" refers to guiding or leading, "presume" means to assume without proof, and "announce" means to make something known publicly.
Therefore, "cease" stands as the most fitting antonym for "resume" in this sentence.