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Post-UTME English Language 2015 Objective — Question 7

Question 7 of 55 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) English Language 2015 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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The criminal was given a mild punishment. (opposite in meaning to 'mild')

  • A. severeCorrect
  • B. difficult
  • C. long
  • D. painful

Explanation

'Mild' means gentle/light; the opposite is 'severe' (harsh).

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