Question

He often says how wonderful his school is?

• A. says he is unworthy
• B. appreciates
• C. runs up
• D. runs down

Hint:

When replacing positive speech with an opposite, phrasal verbs like "run down" often carry the sense of verbal criticism.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The underlined phrase "says how wonderful" implies that he speaks positively about his school, essentially praising it.
The opposite meaning should express speaking negatively or criticizing.
Option (d) "runs down" is a phrasal verb meaning to criticize or speak poorly of something.
Option (a) "says he is unworthy" is unrelated to the school and doesn’t match the intended meaning.
Option (b) "appreciates" actually means to value or praise, so it is similar, not opposite.
Option (c) "runs up" means to accumulate (often debts or bills), unrelated to speaking about something.
Thus, "runs down" is the most accurate opposite of "says how wonderful".
Example: "He runs down his old car whenever someone asks him about it."