For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics Jumoke is fond of carping her sister

Analyze the question You need the word that is opposite in meaning to "carping" in the sentence "Jumoke is fond of carping her sister."

Explain the concept To carp means to complain or find fault in a petty, persistent way. So an antonym will mean the opposite: to approve of, commend, or speak well of someone.

Show the solution Check each option:

• A. praising: to speak approvingly of someone. This is the opposite of finding fault, so it is an antonym.
• B. joking with: to tease playfully. This is not the opposite of complaining.
• C. complaining about: this is a synonym of carping, not an antonym.
• D. faulting: this also means finding fault, so it is a synonym.

Options C and D both match "carping", so they are ruled out. Option B is unrelated in meaning. Only praising reverses the idea.

Answer The correct option is A. praising.

Tip In "opposite in meaning" questions, first identify the synonyms. If two options mean the same as the word (here C and D), they cannot be the antonym, which quickly narrows your choices. Also remember: carp = criticise, so the opposite is commend or praise.