Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
He mumbled a few words at the trial and then cried?
A
shouted
B
murmured
C
whispered
D
announced
Verified Correct Answer: A.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Mumble means to say something indistinctly and quietly, making it difficult for others to hear. The opposite in meaning to the underlined word from the given options is option A ''shouted''
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #10804)