English Language Questions & Answers

Q.21 Easy Antonyms

In the sentence: 'The acrimonious debate between the two leaders left the audience bewildered,' which word is most nearly the OPPOSITE of 'acrimonious'?

A Harmonious

B Verbose

C Eloquent

D Aggressive

Correct Answer: A. Harmonious

EXPLANATION

Acrimonious means bitter and harsh; harmonious means peaceful and agreeable, making it the direct antonym.

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Q.22 Easy Antonyms

Read the passage: 'The robust economy showed resilience, unlike the fragile state of neighboring nations.' The antonym of 'robust' is ___.

A Weak

B Strong

C Vigorous

D Solid

Correct Answer: A. Weak

EXPLANATION

Robust means strong and healthy. Weak is its direct antonym.

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Q.23 Easy Antonyms

The opposite of 'METICULOUS' is most nearly ___.

A Careful

B Precise

C Careless

D Detailed

Correct Answer: C. Careless

EXPLANATION

Meticulous means very careful and precise about details. Careless is its antonym.

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Q.24 Easy Antonyms

Choose the antonym of 'AUGMENT' from the options.

A Increase

B Reduce

C Expand

D Enhance

Correct Answer: B. Reduce

EXPLANATION

Augment means to make greater in size or extent. Reduce means to make smaller, which is opposite.

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Q.25 Easy Antonyms

The word DISPARATE is most nearly opposite to ___.

A Similar

B Different

C Distinct

D Varied

Correct Answer: A. Similar

EXPLANATION

Disparate means fundamentally different or incompatible. Similar is its direct antonym.

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Q.26 Easy Antonyms

The antonym of 'VERBOSE' is ___.

A Talkative

B Concise

C Eloquent

D Articulate

Correct Answer: B. Concise

EXPLANATION

Verbose means using more words than necessary. Concise means brief and to the point, which is opposite.

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Q.27 Easy Antonyms

Choose the word most OPPOSITE in meaning to 'BENEVOLENT'.

A Generous

B Malicious

C Kind

D Charitable

Correct Answer: B. Malicious

EXPLANATION

Benevolent means kind and generous. Malicious means evil or harmful, making it the opposite.

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Q.28 Easy Antonyms

Find the antonym of 'OBSOLETE' from the given options.

A Modern

B Ancient

C Vintage

D Archaic

Correct Answer: A. Modern

EXPLANATION

Obsolete means outdated or no longer in use. Modern is its direct antonym, meaning current or up-to-date.

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Q.29 Easy Vocabulary & Synonyms

Read the passage: 'The burgeoning startup ecosystem in India has attracted international venture capitalists seeking high-growth opportunities in emerging markets.' Which phrase best replaces 'burgeoning' without changing the meaning?

A Declining and shrinking

B Rapidly growing and flourishing

C Stagnant and dormant

D Unpredictable and volatile

Correct Answer: B. Rapidly growing and flourishing

EXPLANATION

'Burgeoning' means growing, flourishing, or expanding rapidly. 'Rapidly growing and flourishing' is the most accurate replacement.

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Q.30 Easy Vocabulary & Synonyms

Correct the sentence: 'The economist's analysis regarding inflation rates are based on comprehensive market research and statistical data.'

A Are should be is (analysis is singular)

B Regarding should be concerning

C Comprehensive should be thorough

D Statistical should be statistic

Correct Answer: A. Are should be is (analysis is singular)

EXPLANATION

'Analysis' is a singular noun, so the verb should be 'is' not 'are'. The phrase 'regarding inflation rates' is a modifier and doesn't change the subject's number.

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