English Grammar Objective Questions: MCQs on ‘Antonyms’
DIRECTIONS: In the following questions choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
- Orderly
(a) Semitic
(b) Colic
(c) Democratic
(d) Chaotic
Correct Answer
Option (d) Chaotic.
Explanation:
The word Orderly (Adjective) means: Arranged or organised in a neat, careful and logical way; tidy; behaving well.
The word Chaotic (Adjective) means: In a state of complete confusion and lack of order.
- Conspicuous
(a) Blatant
(b) Definite
(c) Obvious
(d) Obscure
Correct Answer
Option (d) Obscure.
Explanation:
- The word Conspicuous (Adjective) means: Eminent, easy to see or notice; obvious.
- The word Obscure (Adjective) means: Difficult to understand; not well known; unknown.
- Niggard
(a) Avaricious
(b) Extravagant
(c) Generous
(d) Miserly
Correct Answer
Option (c) Generous.
Explanation:
- The word Niggard (Adjective) means: Mean; miserly; unwilling to be generous with money.
- The word Generous (Adjective) means: Giving on willing to give freely; lavish.
- Hasten
(a) Dash
(b) Dawdle
(c) Hurry
(d) Scurry
Correct Answer
Option (b) Dawdle.
Explanation:
- The word Hasten (Verb) means: Hurry; to say or do something without delay.
- The word Dawdle (Verb) means: To take a long time to do something or go somewhere.
- Forthright
(a) Blunt
(b) Tricky
(c) Candid
(d) Plainspoken
Correct Answer
Option (b) Tricky.
Explanation:
- The word Forthright (Adjective) means: Frank; direct and honest in manner and speech; candid.
- The word Tricky (Adjective) means: Clever but likely to trick you, deceive you, deceitful.
- Vanity
(a) Humanity
(b) Humility
(c) Pretension
(d) Arrogance
Correct Answer
Option (b) Humility
Explanation:
- The word Vanity (Noun) means: Too much pride in your own appearance, abilities or achievements; arrogance.
- The word Humility (Noun) means: The quality of being humble.
- Impertinent
(a) Insolent
(b) Impudent
(c) Cheeky
(d) Courteous
Correct Answer
Option (d) Courteous.
Explanation:
- The meaning of word Impertinent (Adjective) is : Ill mannered, disrespectful.
- It’s antonym should be : Courteous.
- Appreciation
(a) Aspersions
(b) Admiration
(c) Commendation
(d) Compliment
Correct Answer
Option (a) Aspersions.
Explanation:
- The meaning of word Appreciation (Noun) is : Thankfulness.
- It’s antonym should be : Aspersions, to criticize harshly.
- Resourcefulness
(a) Scarcity
(b) Stupidity
(c) Incompetence
(d) Bankruptcy
Correct Answer
Option (c) Incompetence.
Explanation:
- The meaning of Resourcefulness (adj.): ability to cope with difficult situation.
- The meaning of Incompetence (noun) : Lack of ability. “Incompetence” is opposite to given word.
- Antiquated
(a) Renewed
(b) Unique
(c) Modern
(d) Renovated
Correct Answer
Option (c) Modern.
Explanation:
- The meaning of Antiquated (adj.) : Obsolete, ancient.
- The meaning of Modern (adj.) new, up to date.
“Modern” is opposite to given word.
- Fastidious
(a) Ugly
(b) Shabby
(c) Shallow
(d) Discourteous
Correct Answer
Option (d) Discourteous
Explanation:
- Fastidious refers: To give too much attention to small details and wanting everything to be correct.
- Discourteous is: rude and not considering other people’s feelings.
- Pernicious :
(a) Prolonged
(b) Ruinous
(c) Ruthless
(d) Beneficial
Correct Answer
Option (d) Beneficial.
Explanation:
Pernicious means: Highly injurious or destructive.
- Ambiguous :
(a) Easy
(b) Plain
(c) Clear
(d) Simple
Correct Answer
Option (c) Clear.
Explanation:
Ambiguous means: Not expressed or understood clearly. Therefore the correct antonym is option (c), e.g., clear.
- Wary :
(a) Rash
(b) Conscientious
(c) Daring
(d) Thrifty
Correct Answer
Option (a) Rash.
Explanation:
- Wary means: Showing caution about possible dangers or problems.
- Rash is the correct antonym that means: done without careful consideration.
- Instinctive
(a) Innate
(b) Rational
(c) Inherent
(d) Inborn
Correct Answer
Option (b) Rational.
Explanation:
- The word Instinctive (Adjective) means: natural based on instinct not thought or training.
- The word Rational (Adjective) means: reasonable.
English Grammar Objective Questions: MCQs on ‘Antonyms’
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