English Grammar Objective Questions: MCQs on ‘Antonyms’
DIRECTIONS: In the following questions choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
- Inflammable
(a) Combustible
(b) Non-flammable
(c) Flammable
(d) Excitable
Correct Answer
Option (b) Non-flammable
- Attachment
(a) Attraction
(b) Rejection
(c) Detachment
(d) Aversion
Correct Answer
Option (d) Aversion
- Obscure
(a) Hidden
(b) Obvious
(c) Concealed
(d) Zealous
Correct Answer
Option (b) Obvious
- Florid
(a) Weak
(b) Pale
(c) Monotonous
(d) Ugly
Correct Answer
Option (b) Pale.
Explanation:
- The word Florid (Adjective) means: rosy; gaudy; ornated; red; having too much decoration or detail.
- The word Pale (Adjective) means: light in colour; not strong or bright; having skin that is almost white because of illness.
Hence, the words florid and pale are antonymous.
- Perspicuity
(a) Vagueness
(b) Dullness
(c) Unfairness
(d) Unwillingness
Correct Answer
Option (a) Vagueness.
Explanation:
- The word Perspicuity (Noun) means: Clarity.
- The word vagueness (Noun) means: No clarity in a person’s mind.
Hence, the words perspicuity and Vagueness are antonymous.
- Meandering
(a) Sliding
(b) Slopping
(c) Strained
(d) Straight
Correct Answer
Option (d) Straight.
Explanation:
The word Meandering (Adjective) means: Not straight; Curved; a course that does not follow a straight path.
Hence, the words meandering and straight are antonymous
- Ameliorate
(a) Improve
(b) Depend
(c) Soften
(d) Worsen
Correct Answer
Option (d) Worsen.
Explanation:
The word Ameliorate (Verb) means: To make something better.
Hence, the words ameliorate and worsen are antonyms
- Devious
(a) Straight
(b) Obvious
(c) Simple
(d) Superficial
Correct Answer
Option (a) Straight.
Explanation:
The word Devious (Adjective) means: Behaving in a dishonest way: a route that is not straight.
Hence, the words devious and straight are antonymous.
- Accord
(a) Disagreement
(b) Welcome
(c) Disrespect
(d) Conformity
Correct Answer
Option (a) Disagreement.
Explanation:
- The word Accord (Noun) means: A formal agreement between two organisations, countries etc.
- Its antonym should be disagreement.
- Feasible
(a) Useful
(b) Impractical
(c) Uneven
(d) Important
Correct Answer
Option (b) Impractical.
Explanation:
- The word Feasible (Adjective) means: That is possible and likely to be achieved; practicable.
- Its antonym should be impractical.
- Synthetic
(a) Natural
(b) Plastic
(c) Cosmetic
(d) Apathetic
Correct Answer
Option (a) Natural.
Explanation:
- The word Synthetic (Adjective) means: Artificial; manmade.
- Its antonym should be natural.
- Disorderly
(a) Chaotic
(b) Organized
(c) Adjusted
(d) Arranged
Correct Answer
Option (d) Arranged.
Explanation:
- The word Disorderly (Adjective) means: Showing lack of control untidy deranged.
- Its antonym should be arranged.
- Glossy
(a) Dull
(b) Shining
(c) Weary
(d) Tired
Correct Answer
Option (a) Dull.
Explanation:
- The word Glossy (Adjective) means: Shining, smooth and shiny.
- Its antonym should be dull.
- Impeccable
(a) Faulty
(b) Tedious
(c) Flashy
(d) Boring
Correct Answer
Option (a) Faulty.
Explanation:
- The word Impeccable (Adjective) means: without mistakes or fault; perfect.
- Hence, its antonym should be faulty.
- Zenith
(a) Climax
(b) Crisis
(c) Acme
(d) Nadir
Correct Answer
Option (d) Nadir.
Explanation:
- The word Zenith (Noun) means: The highest point; peak; the time when something is strongest and most successful.
- The word Nadir (Noun) means: The worst moment of a particular situation.
English Grammar Objective Questions: MCQs on ‘Antonyms’
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