Why the answer is A, and why the others tempt you.
**The reasoning**
An **antonym** is a word that means the *opposite* of another word. "Start" means to begin or commence something. The direct opposite of starting something is **stopping** it — they're reverse actions. If you start a car, you set it in motion. If you stop a car, you halt that motion. Start = initiation. Stop = termination. They cancel each other out.
**Why the wrong options tempt you**
- **B) Begin** — This is a *synonym* (same meaning) of start, not an antonym! Many students mix these up under exam pressure.
- **C) Run** and **D) Sing** — These are just random verbs. They're neither synonyms nor antonyms of "start." They might tempt you if you're rushing and not reading carefully.
**Quick takeaway**
When hunting for antonyms, ask yourself: "What's the *opposite action or meaning*?" Start ↔ Stop. Hot ↔ Cold. Love ↔ Hate. Always look for the word that reverses the original meaning, not one that's similar or unrelated.
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