In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase:

he took exception to Ezenwa's remark

  • A was delighted at
  • B was excited by
  • C got demoralized by
  • D objected to
  • E was perplexed by

The correct answer is D. objected to

The phrase “took exception” means “to be offended or made angry by something or someone”. It is usually used with the preposition “to”, as in “She took exception to the remark” 2.

Based on this definition, the option nearest in meaning to “took exception” is D. objected to

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