English Grammar Objective Questions: MCQs on ‘Antonyms’
DIRECTIONS: In the following questions choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
- Spirited
(a) Animated
(b) Excited
(c) Lively
(d) Dull
Correct Answer
Option (d) Dull.
Explanation:
- The word Spirited (Adjective) means:Lively; gay; vigorous; enthusiastic.
- The word Dull (Adjective) means: Sluggish; depressed; tedious.
- Antagonism
(a) Cordiality
(b) Animosity
(c) Hostility
(d) Enmity
Correct Answer
Option (a) Cordiality
Explanation:
- The word Antagonism (Noun) means: Hostility; feelings of hatred and opposition; animosity; enmity.
- The word Cordiality (Noun) means: In a pleasant and friendly manner.
Example: The antagonism he felt towards his old enemy was still very strong. You are cordially invited to the celebration.
- Cultivated
(a) Crude
(b) Genteel
(c) Suave
(d) Refined
Correct Answer
Option (a) Crude.
Explanation:
The word cultivated (Adjective) means: Educated. It’s antonym should be: Crude.
- Divulge
(a) Disseminate
(b) Dissemble
(c) Publicize
(d) Transmit
Correct Answer
Option (b) Dissemble.
Explanation:
The meaning of word Divulge (verb) is : Reveal, make known.
Its antonym should be : Dissemble. e.g., disguise or conceal.
- Supple
(a) Pliant
(b) Pliable
(c) Rigid
(d) Flexible
Correct Answer
Option (c) Rigid.
Explanation:
The meaning of word Supple (Adjective) is: Flexible.
It’s Antonym should be : Rigid.
- Evolve
(a) Withdraw
(b) Withhold
(c) Suspend
(d) Stop
Correct Answer
Option (d) Stop.
Explanation:
- The meaning of Evolve (verb) : adj. develop, progress.
- The meaning of stop (noun) : end, halt. “Stop” is opposite to given word.
- Pathetic
(a) Comic
(b) Ridiculous
(c) Dramatic
(d) Trivial
Correct Answer
Option (a) Comic.
Explanation:
- The meaning of Pathetic (adj.) : Sad, affecting.
- The meaning of comic (noun): Funny. “Comic” is opposite to given word.
- Knack:
(a) Talent
(b) Dullness
(c) Dexterity
(d) Balance
Correct Answer
Option (b) Dullness
Explanation:
Knack means: A clever way of doing something.
- Opulence:
(a) Luxury
(b) Transparency
(c) Weath
(d) Poverty
Correct Answer
Option (d) Poverty.
Explanation:
Opulence means: wealthy.
- Accolade:
(a) Permeate
(b) Blame
(c) Reticent
(d) Decorate
Correct Answer
Option (b) Blame
.
Explanation:
Accolade means: An expression of praise, therefore the correct antonym is blame.
- Cordial
(a) Fast
(b) Heartfelt
(c) Friendly
(d) Hostile
Correct Answer
Option (d) Hostile.
Explanation:
- The word Cordial (Adjective) means: Pleasant and friendly.
- The word Hostile (Adjective) means: Very unfriendly or aggressive.
- Venial
(a) Minor
(b) Pardonable
(c) Unpardonable
(d) Clean
Correct Answer
Option (c) Unpardonable.
Explanation:
The word Venial (Adjective): means pardonable; minor; not very serious and hence to be forgiven.
- Dormant
(a) Active
(b) Inactive
(c) Dorsal
(d) Domestic
Correct Answer
Option (a) Active.
Explanation:
The word Dormant (Adjective) means: inactive.
Therefore option (a) active is the right antonym.
- Fabricate
(a) Unearth
(b) Construct
(c) Demolish
(d) Renovate
Correct Answer
Option (c) Demolish.
Explanation:
- Fabricate means: Construct something artificial or untrue.
- Demolish means: Destroy completely, which is just opposite.
- Pragmatic
(a) Indefinite
(b) Vague
(c) Optimistic
(d) Idealistic
Correct Answer
Option (d) Idealistic.
Explanation:
- Pragmatic means: Concerned with practical matters.
- ‘idealistic’ means: Very good things can be achieved, often when this does not seem likely to others.
English Grammar Objective Questions: MCQs on ‘Antonyms’
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