Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics

The students received a mild reproof from the teacher

  • A exhortation
  • B opposition
  • C commendation
  • D appropriation

The correct answer is C. commendation

This answer was chosen because it is opposite to the word italicized in the question; reproof which means an expression of criticism, blame.
From the above meaning of the other options, it is obvious that non-fits for the opposite of the word 'reproof'.

Commendation means an official or a formal praise

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